In the context of the current Pseudomonas incident, the Public Health Agency (PHA) continues to work closely with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and Health and Social Care Trusts to support the investigation and provide advice on control measures. In particular, the PHA has played a key role in the provision of additional guidance on actions to be taken in neonatal units.

The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) today (27th January) are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM).

The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations* notified to the Public Health Agency today are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM). Number of babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations and are associated with the RJM outbreak: seven (in RJM and Antrim).

In these challenging financial times the use of research as a basis for effective health and social care cannot be overstated. ‘Shaping the Future’, a joint Public Health Agency (PHA) and University of Ulster workshop (27 January) takes a fresh look at research within the Allied Health Professions (AHPs) to improve the care and experiences of people across Northern Ireland.

The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations* notified to the Public Health Agency today are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM).