Northern Ireland Infectious Disease Incident / Outbreak Plan

The Northern Ireland Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan has been revised and updated by the Public Health Agency in liaison with partner agencies and organisations. The incident/outbreak plan provides a framework which will facilitate the identification, risk assessment and management of an incident or outbreak in order to protect public health.

The Northern Ireland Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan has been revised and updated by the Public Health Agency in liaison with partner agencies and organisations. The incident/outbreak plan provides a framework which will facilitate the identification, risk assessment and management of an incident or outbreak in order to protect public health.

New PHA statistics show HIV increase Northern Ireland

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has published the HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2013 report. The report shows that the annual number of new first-UK diagnoses of HIV made in Northern Ireland increased by 17% from 81 in 2011 to 95 in 2012.Of the new diagnoses of HIV in Northern Ireland in 2012, 58% occurred in men who have sex with men (MSM). 639 HIV-infected residents of Northern Ireland received care for their HIV during 2012.

HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2013 : An analysis of data for the calendar year 2012.

This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. Although it reflects epidemiological trends over time, its main focus will be on data collected in 2012

This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. Although it reflects epidemiological trends over time, its main focus will be on data collected in 2012.

Smoking increases your risk of developing mouth cancer, PHA warns

Latest figures show that in Northern Ireland, 216 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer in one year. With Mouth Cancer Awareness Month (1–30 November) drawing to an end, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to continue to be vigilant of the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and is encouraging all smokers who are thinking about giving up smoking to make the decision to stop today.

Northern Ireland Primary and Secondary Care Opioid Substitute Treatment Guidelines (2013)

The guidelines are intended for all those involved in providing support for drug misusers, especially those providing pharmacological interventions as a component of drug misuse treatment.

Patient and Client Experience Annual Report 2012-2013

The Patient and Client Experience Annual Report 2012-13 demonstrates that although healthcare is often highly pressurised, all Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts are ensuring that patient experience remains a priority.

The report provides an analysis of the patient and client monitoring including evidence-based statements from patients; highlights areas of good practice within each of the HSC Trusts and outlines areas where further improvements are required to enhance the experience of patients and clients.

Antibiotics are a valuable resource – use them wisely!

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem and is already becoming a major threat to the management of infections. On European Antibiotic Awareness Day the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) are taking this opportunity to highlight the problem of antimicrobial resistance and to encourage patients and those working in health and social care to play their part in reducing the risk of resistance.
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