Consultation launched on Community Development Strategy - your views matter

Issued jointly by the Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have today launched, for public consultation, a new Community Development Strategy. The consultation period will run for 12 weeks from Friday 10 June until Friday 2 September 2011. The Board and Agency want to see strong, resilient communities where everyone has good health and wellbeing, places where people look out for each other and have community pride in where they live.

Latest PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to monitor the international outbreak of E. coli 0104 (VTEC). The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated this is a new strain of the E. coli bacteria which has resulted in a serious complication affecting the kidneys called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). To date there has been no reported cases in Northern Ireland.

PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is monitoring closely the outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria. The E. coli 0104 (VTEC) infection has resulted in a serious complication affecting the kidneys called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). To date, there have been no reported cases in Northern Ireland.

Stroke campaign (leaflet and poster)

The F.A.S.T materials (poster/leaflet/wallet card) convey the signs and symptoms of stroke, and the call to action, that it’s a medical emergency to call 999 immediately if you see any one of these signs. A fast response to the signs and symptoms of stroke can reduce the long term health consequences such as disability and death. Attached below are the public information leaflets (male and female version), posters and wallet card available as part of the campaign.

PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – Important advice for travellers

An outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables is being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria. Cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in Germany have risen to 470, with nine reported deaths. German authorities have also reported 1,064 cases of bloody diarrhoea caused by E. coli 0104 (VTEC) bacteria, with four deaths, bringing the total number of official reported deaths in Germany associated with this outbreak to 13.

Stroke campaign – act F.A.S.T.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching the F.A.S.T. public information campaign on Thursday 2 June 2011 to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms, and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. The F.A.S.T. campaign is designed to inform the public about F.A.S.T. – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to call 999.
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