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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

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 their ...

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 partnership ...

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. FestivALL at ...

26 Mar 2024 at 09:30

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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 takes place from ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:49

Northern Ireland

Department approves plan to move all hospital births in Northern Trust to Antrim

A recommendation to consolidate all hospital births in the Northern Trust area at the Antrim Hospital site has been approved by the Department of Health. Department permanent secretary Peter May said he had taken ...

08 Jun 2023 at 13:00

Northern Ireland

Winter vaccinations campaign will offer flu and Covid jabs to more than 1m in NI

More than 1m flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are to be offered to people in Northern Ireland this winter. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said the winter vaccination campaign would help protect those most at risk ...

06 Sept 2022 at 12:46

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IN PICTURES: Derry FestivALL breaks down barriers through shared participation

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

25 Mar 2024 at 17:56

Northern Ireland

Nurses’ strike ballot: Who is Pat Cullen?

The Royal College of Nursing’s general secretary Pat Cullen has said nursing is in her blood. She is the youngest of six girls, four of whom went on to become nurses. She also has a brother whom her ...

06 Oct 2022 at 12:31

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