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Pharmacies encourage everyone to look after your mental health

Snow is expected in Northern Ireland this weekend

Yellow warning issued for snow and ice this week

Any sort of physical activity is good for the body.

Ways to get active in 2025

Darragh O'Rourke, teacher, Dolores Miller, principal, Tony Gray, teacher and pupils from St Brigid’s Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the Public Health Agency.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St Brigid’s Primary School

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. (Pic: stock image)

Lung cancer awareness month: be aware of the signs and symptoms

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Don’t let alcohol ruin your Twelfth of July

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced that the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine is now available through HSC Trust antenatal clinics, making it more accessible for pregnant women. (Pic: PHA)

Whooping cough vaccine now more accessible for pregnant women

Dessie Lowry, from Limavady, incorporates more physical activity into his work day by bringing his bicycle to work.

Limavady man encourages people to get active on the commute

Christine Faulkner (Farm Families Regional Co-ordinator), Health Minister Robin Swann MLA, 10,000th Farm Families client James Reilly, and Laura Taylor (Health Improvement Senior Officer from the Public Health Agency) at the Balmoral Show. (Pic: Freelance)

Farm Families celebrates 25,000 milestone

Sharon Crainey, operations leader, The Conservation Volunteers NI, Ella, Malvern Primary School and Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Áine Groogan, at the launch of The BUG (Belfast’s Urban Garden) at Union and Kent Street, on a section of the site that will become Belfast Stories in 2029

Fresh produce and new friendships now growing at Belfast’s Urban Garden

Partners pictured at the launch of this year's Active Travel Challenge

Campaigners drive home green message with annual Active Travel Challenge

Pregnant woman need to exercise care at lambing time.

Pregnant women reminded to avoid sheep at lambing

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Monkeypox: Health chiefs sound urgent vaccine reminder as cases rise

Health services in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have led an exercise to enhance cross-border preparation for any possible future incidents of avian influenza.

Cross-border bird flu preparation exercise

Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep

Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep

Covid-19: What are the new self-isolation rules for cases in Northern Ireland?
A change to the self-isolation period for Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland has been announced.
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Lurgan College. Photo courtesy of Google.

Dozens of pupils sent home after positive COVID test at NI college

Animation launched to help raise awareness of swallowing difficulty

Make New Year smoke free

St Anthony's PS in Craigavon. Photo courtesy of Google.

NI primary school to shut early to avoid risk of Christmas quarantine

St Anthony's PS in Craigavon. Photo courtesy of Google.

Pupils sent home as child at NI primary school tests postive for COVID-19

Craigavon Senior High School. Portadown Campus. Photo courtesy of Google.

Staffing at high school is back to ‘full capacity’

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A ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid bigger than London Eye is set to come close t...

Covid-19 cluster identified in Limavady area

Urgent medical care for stroke essential

Concern over access to COVID testing

HSENI having discussions with Moy Park after death of employee
The Health and Safety Executive has said it is having discussions with Moy Park to understand the circumstances surrounding the death of a worker due to Covid-19.
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UFU urges agri contractors to follow PHA guidelines

Three Pints of Beer on a Bar

Being more alcohol aware during social distancing

PHA issues advice on new coronavirus guidance

Avoid lambing when pregnant

Pregnant women urged to take care

Look after yourmental health this festive season

Flu season is coming '“ help protect your family

National Eye Health Week '“ your vision matters

UV index can help you work safely in the sun

'˜Break the silence, reach for help' - new public health campaign

Skin cancer risk for farmers put in the spotlight

Sarcoma Awareness Month '“ do you know what to look for?

PHA consultant in Health Protection Dr Lucy Jessop promoting the shingles vaccine

Shingles vaccine: still time to get simple jab which can prevent painful conditi...

Clean hands and clean bums equals a fun day out

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Advice for pregnant women at lambing