Zika advice – pregnant women should consider travel plans

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising pregnant women, and those planning pregnancy, to consider avoiding travel to areas where Zika virus outbreaks are reported. Zika outbreaks have been reported in a number of countries in central and south America and all travellers to the affected countries should ensure they seek travel health advice from their GP or a travel clinic well in advance of their trip.

Regional Health and Social Care Personal and Public Involvement Forum: Annual Update Report 2014/15

The Regional HSC PPI Annual Report for 2014/15 provides an overview of the work of the Forum.  The report provides an overview of the key strategic work areas and acheivements for the year including the PPI Standards which were endorsed by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and launched in March 2015.    

Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Annual surveillance report 2014

This report presents the epidemiological data for tuberculosis cases reported in Northern Ireland.

Public Health Annual Research and Practice Conference - Call for Abstracts

*** CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED *** The Public Health Agency and Partners will be hosting the fifth Public Health Annual Scientific Conference in June. The theme of the Conference will be “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It will focus on the economic case for prevention and the health benefits of public health interventions for our population.

Views sought on autism and mental health services for children and young people

The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and Public Health Agency (PHA) want to hear about your experiences to help shape how care is delivered in Northern Ireland. 10,000 Voices is a PHA initiative which gives people an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences of accessing Health and Social Care services by asking for members of the public to ‘tell us their story’.

Stay sun safe on snow and sand

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding travellers not to forget about sunscreen during their half term get-away, whether they’re heading for the slopes or the beach.
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