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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...

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...

The COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way today [Monday 15 April], giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and guardians to talk to young people about the dangers of vaping unknown substances as it could make them seriously ill or even be fatal.

The PHA is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...