Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people each year in Northern Ireland. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Wednesday 29 October, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to ‘think FAST’ if they suspect someone is having a stroke.
As World Menopause Day approaches on 18 October, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how simple lifestyle choices can make a real difference to women’s health and wellbeing.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of looking after your eyes through all stages of life, including booking your regular eye tests and going to get your eyes checked if you notice worrying symptoms
Children whose immune systems don’t work as well (immunosuppression) are at serious risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection.
Eligible children and young people who are aged 6 months to 11 years should have the COVID-19 vaccinations.
This factsheet is for parents of children aged 6 months to 11 years old whose immune systems don’t work as well (immunosuppression) and are at high risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is shining a spotlight on the importance of social connection and encouraging people to take part in age-friendly events as part of Positive Ageing Month this October.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encouraging everyone to be breast aware throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month which runs throughout October
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has developed a draft Partnership and Engagement Strategy for the period 2025-2030, setting out the strategic direction for Experience and Involvement for the next five years.
The latest Living Well initiative showcases how community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are on hand to offer advice and support on a wide range of winter illnesses that can help you ‘during the colder months.
