Director of Public Health Core Tables 2021

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisat

Festival-goers warned of serious drug risks

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding anyone choosing to use alcohol or drugs at summer festivals or concerts that there can be serious risks.

All drugs, whether it is alcohol, illegal substances or prescription medication, carry risks and the danger increases greatly when you mix drugs...

Funding programme available for local communities

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for a short-term funding programme that focuses on improving mental health and emotional wellbeing.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) scheme opens to applications today and aims to address health and wellbeing needs in local communities. The...

Attending cervical screening tests when invited could save your life

Alcohol Awareness Week – help is here for you

This Alcohol Awareness Week (19-25 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the support services that are available for individuals who misuse alcohol.

Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week is a collaboration between the PHA and Northern Ireland’s five Drug and Alcohol Coordination...

What is infant mental health and why does it matter so much?

During Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, which will take place from the 12th–18th June, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of why infant mental health matters so much and the importance of ‘Bonding Before Birth’.

Bryan Leonard, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager...

New animations highlight garden risks

New animations highlighting the dangers around the garden and how we can prevent accidents have been launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

On average, two people die every week in Northern Ireland because of an accident in the home, and in the drier and hotter weather, and as we approach the...

Mpox vaccine reminder as cases identified in England

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) and get vaccinated if eligible, following an increase in cases in London over the past four weeks and ahead of summer holidays.

New video launched to showcase benefits of breastfeeding for premature and neonatal babies

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and colleagues from the Neonatal Network Northern Ireland (NNNI) have launched a new video highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding and showcasing the support that is available to mums and families of premature babies and babies in neonatal units to encourage them to...

Put wheels in motion for better health this Bike Week

This Bike Week (5-11 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get cycling and start to feel the benefits of getting more active by simply fitting it in to their daily routine.

For many people cycling is something they might not have done in a while and Bike Week is the ideal...

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