Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is spread by airborne droplets. The risk of infection depends upon duration of exposure, the instensity of the exposure, and the immune status of the person exposed. The immune system clears the bacteria immediately in more than 80% of people exposed. In a small proportion of people who have been infected, the bacteria are walled off and remain dormant but viable. This is called latent TB.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 14 (1 – 7 April 2013)

 GP consultation rates decreased from 37.4 per 100,000 population in week 13 to 25.3 per 100,000 population in week 14 (32% decrease).

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Telemonitoring NI an ongoing success

The ‘Telemonitoring NI celebratory event’ hosted by the Centre for Connected Health and Social Care (CCHSC) at Stormont yesterday [Monday 08 April] brought together health care professionals and representatives from across Europe to discuss the innovative collaborations taking place locally in connected health. The CCHSC is part of the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Telemonitoring NI celebratory event

Experts from across Northern Ireland will gather today [Monday 08 April] to mark the success of the Telemonitoring NI service. The ‘Telemonitoring NI celebratory event’ is being hosted by the Centre for Connected Health and Social Care (CCHSC), which is part of the Public Health Agency (PHA). The event will take place in the Long Gallery at Stormont and will attract a range of healthcare professionals.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 13 (25 – 31 March 2013)

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Asthma action plan

This action plans allow each child (or parent/carer) to record his or her asthma treatment to help manage their asthma when they are well, when their symptoms get worse and when they are suffering an asthma attack.

Asthma information for parents

This leaflet is for parents and carers of children with asthma. It accompanies the child’s Asthma action plan, which keeps a record of his or her asthma treatment and helps manage the symptoms.  

Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Northern Ireland and over 400 people die from the disease each year. However, the good news is that early detection can make a real difference as to whether someone with bowel cancer survives. To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the disease. Bowel cancer can occur at any age and symptoms can include:

Hepatitis B - factsheet for patients (English and translations)

Factsheet for patients who have tested positive for the hepatitis B virus

The factsheet is only available by contacting the Duty Room on 028 9032 1313.

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