With Christmas fast approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging eligible people to take up the offer of the free COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible to top up their protection.

Parents and carers are being warned to be alert to the dangers of ‘button batteries’ this Christmas, with the Public Health Agency (PHA) highlighting how easily things can go wrong.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling for people to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the prevalence of this potentially life-threatening illness at its highest during the winter.

The Northern Ireland Cervical Screening programme has introduced full primary HPV testing into the cervical screening pathway. The full integration of HPV testing brings Northern Ireland in line with similar programmes in the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

As the festive party season gets in to full swing, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs.

Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one type of drug and any combination of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, illicit...

With five specialist perinatal mental health care teams now operating, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging new and expectant mothers in need of support to avail of the service.

Living Well community pharmacies are backing a call for people to look after their mental health this December and January.