PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – Important advice for travellers

An outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables is being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria. Cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in Germany have risen to 470, with nine reported deaths. German authorities have also reported 1,064 cases of bloody diarrhoea caused by E. coli 0104 (VTEC) bacteria, with four deaths, bringing the total number of official reported deaths in Germany associated with this outbreak to 13.

Stroke campaign – act F.A.S.T.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching the F.A.S.T. public information campaign on Thursday 2 June 2011 to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms, and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. The F.A.S.T. campaign is designed to inform the public about F.A.S.T. – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to call 999.

Cardiovascular health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland - Literature review

HIA focus

Cardiovascular health and wellbeing profile for Northern Ireland

Putting a health inequalities focus on Northern Ireland cardiovascular service framework - Summary report

Launch of the Health Impact Assessment of the Northern Ireland Cardiovascular Service Framework

Launch of the Health Impact Assessment of the Northern Ireland Cardiovascular Service Framework
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Maureen Sheehan Centre, Belfast

The Public Health Agency (PHA), supported by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) and many other agencies and individuals, has completed a health impact assessment (HIA) on the Cardiovascular Service Framework for Northern Ireland (CVSFW).

The “real brain drain” attracts widespread interest at PHA Early Years Interventions conference

The Public Health Agency’s commitment to giving every child the best start is off to a good start. The issue of the “real brain drain” in the 0–3 year age group has attracted attention from around 250 individuals and organisations attending the PHA Early Years Interventions conference taking place on Tuesday 31 May 2011 at the Octagon, King’s Hall, Balmoral.
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