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Avian flu detected in five seabirds on north coast

Avian flu has been detected in five wild seabirds on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Positive results for the disease were recorded in one gannet and four guillemots discovered in Portrush West Strand and Portballintrae. Last week bird flu was ...

11 Jul 2022 at 21:30

Local News

'Don't stockpile alcohol this Christmas': Public Health Agency

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on those who choose to drink alcohol this festive season to not stockpile alcohol as it could increase the risk of you drinking more that you normally would. Many of us over-indulge at Christmas but ...

18 Dec 2020 at 15:31

Local News

Vaccination call after rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland

Health chiefs have issued a vaccination call following a significant rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged pregnant women and the parents of young children to book appointments for the ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

First case of measles in seven years confirmed in Northern Ireland

The first case of measles in Northern Ireland since 2017 has been confirmed. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being undertaken. The PHA is urging ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:47

Northern Ireland

Health service reform will not fall to one minister, says O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the job of transforming the health service will not “fall on the shoulder” of the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt alone. A number of Executive ministers joined health staff to hear a keynote ...

09 Oct 2024 at 14:34

Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Church of Ireland suspends services

Church of Ireland services in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe have been suspended with immediate effect. Rt Rev’d Andrew Forster, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, said the church, like all of society, had a duty to do what they ...

17 Mar 2020 at 18:07

Local News

Derry school awarded first Sustrans Gold School Mark in North West

Steelstown Primary School in Derry is celebrating being awarded the first ever Sustrans Gold School Mark in the North West. On Wednesday morning last, the local primary school has been working towards the award as part of ...

02 Jun 2023 at 14:25

Local News

Derry celebrates equal opportunity and inclusion through Disability Awareness Week

A wide range of events were hosted across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area last week to celebrate the seventh annual Disability Awareness Week . With funding from the Public Health Agency and in ...

13 Dec 2022 at 12:57

Local News

Derry FestivALL breaks down barriers through shared participation

Derry City and Strabane District Council, in partnership with the Public Health Agency, have hosted a two-day event aimed at reducing the barriers faced by people with disabilities, carers and older people. ...

26 Mar 2024 at 09:30

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has tools for health service reform, says international expert

Northern Ireland has all the tools to reform its health and social care service, an international expert has said. Professor Raphael Bengoa warned that staying with the current model will see the service ...

09 Oct 2024 at 17:12

Northern Ireland

Covid had more impact on health services in NI, Swann tells inquiry

Disruption to hospital treatment caused by Covid-19 in Northern Ireland was greater than the rest of the UK because of the already strained state of its health service, former health minister Robin ...

18 Nov 2024 at 14:29

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Disability Awareness Week: Council launch comprehensive programme of events

Derry City and Strabane District Council have launched a comprehensive programme of events to mark the seventh annual Disability Awareness Week. The programme of face to face and online activities ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:49

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