Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis vaccine to help protect their children after a significant rise in cases of whooping cough.

A highly contagious and sometimes serious bacterial infection, there have...

Reminder to check children have their MMR vaccine as Northern Ireland sees increase in measles cases

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine as it confirmed that a number of linked cases of measles have been identified in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area.

This brings the total cases of measles in Northern...

Creating hope through action. Walk & Talk: steps to wellbeing

This booklet provides tips and ideas on how to organise your own Walk & Talk event to support mental health and emotional wellbeing in Mental Health Awareness Week, 13-19 May 2024.

Sun Awareness Week: Get the most protection from your sunscreen

Wash your hands when visiting the farm

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on the 5 May of the need to clean your hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family, particularly when visiting open farms.

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Tender Number:  4955117

Name of contract: Provision of a Regional Service User Network for Adult Service Users and Service User Groups in Northern Ireland (Substance Use Services)

Organisations awarded:

Action on Substances through Community Education and Related Training (ASCERT).

Contract Duration:

1st April 2024 – to 31st March 2027

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Director of Public Health Core Tables 2022

The Director of Public Health Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as home population figures and projections, births and fertility data, death rates, childhood immunisation rates, infectious diseases and population s

The Director of Public Health Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as home population figures and projections, births and fertility data, death rates, childhood immunisation rates, infectious diseases and populatio

Linking generations to help combat loneliness, ageism and share skills

Today is the start of Global Intergenerational Week (24-30 April) which aims to support the growth of links between young and older people to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

Involving over 15 countries, the week aims to promote intergenerational practices, help to combat a range of...

Immunisation should remain a top priority for parents

This World Immunisation Week [24-30 April] the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents that vaccination should remain a priority, particularly in light of the increase in whooping cough and measles cases.

World Immunisation Week aims to highlight the collective action needed to improve...

Get creative with World Immunisation Week competition

Ahead of World Immunisation Week 2025 the Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a digital creator and poster competition for aspiring creatives from primary school pupils up to college/university students. 

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