This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [April], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about the two key actions to help combat bowel cancer – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in screening if eligible.

Ahead of World TB Day on Sunday 24 March, new figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) have revealed a steady increase in cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland since 2020.

There were 77 cases of TB notified to the PHA in 2023, an increase from 68 cases reported in 2022 and 55 cases...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all those eligible for the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated as a key part of any Easter travel plans.

With a growing number of measles cases in the UK and Europe, the PHA is currently rolling out a mass vaccination drive in collaboration with health trusts and...

Tackling the underlying causes of poor mental health is key to achieving better outcomes for people living in Northern Ireland, a conference in Belfast will hear. The issue has been brought into focus by data which show that approximately one in five people in Northern Ireland have a potential...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch Irish language Primary school organ donation education resources, aimed at introducing organ donation education at an early age in the school setting.  

Tá áthas ar an Ghníomhaireacht Sláinte Poiblí (GSP) acmhainní oideachais deonú orgán do...

With over one in five 11 to 16 year olds in Northern Ireland reporting having used an e-cigarette, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners to produce information to support discussion with young people on vaping, and raise awareness of the risks it poses given the rise in its...