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The latest sexual health figures released today by the Public Health Agency (PHA) show an overall increase in both testing and diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Northern Ireland. ...

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people not to delay in contacting their doctor as soon as they have any concerns about possible symptoms of lung...

Ulster GAA has become the latest organisation to join the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of premises which actively show...

Ahead of World Stroke Day (29 October) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to think ‘FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke because the quicker you act the better the outcomes can be.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to be breast aware and know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

“There were almost 1,500 cases...

The colder months can be difficult for families, with many parents and guardians concerned about trying to keep their home and young babies warm.

However, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding...

Over 72,000 men have been screened in Northern Ireland in the past 10 years for potentially life-threatening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) with over 750 aneurysms detected by screening during that...

As university and third-level students start a new term, the Public Health Agency is reminding them of the dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs.

Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one...