Northern Ireland’s new HIV and STI figures on the rise

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking World Aids Day (Dec 1) by publishing the ‘HIV and STI surveillance in Northern Ireland 2011’ report, which highlights the that number of new HIV diagnoses in Northern Ireland rose by 20%, from 66 in 2009 to 79 in 2010. It is clear from the report’s findings (of most recent figures, 2010), that there is still a challenge to reduce the rates of infection for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

PHA Corporate business plan 2011-2012

The PHA Corporate Business Plan 2011-2012 is based on the four core goals and the common themes from the Corporate Strategy 2011-2015 and sets out a corporate picture of how the goals will be taken forward in year one (2011-2012) in line with existing AMT and board direction. 

Bamford rapid reviews

The Bamford review of mental health and learning disabilities identified the need for research to help with service and policy development in a number of areas. We worked with key stakeholders, gaining significant input from service users and carers along with professionals and researchers, to agree five top priorities.

Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Annual surveillance report 2008

This report presents the epidemiological data for tuberculosis cases reported in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008.

Launch of the 2012 Public Health Agency Media Awards

The seventh annual Public Health Agency (PHA) media awards, run by the Western Investing for Health Partnership, is inviting entries from media students across Northern Ireland which address key public health or health improvement issues.

The closing date for submissions in the 2012 competition is Friday 10th February 2012. The judging panel will meet at the end of February and the award ceremony will take place on Thursday 22nd March 2012 at Magee Campus, University of Ulster. For more information, contact Ailish O’Neill, Public Health Agency on 028 7186 0086.

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