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Another Covid wave set to hit Northern Ireland, chief scientific adviser warns

Another wave of Covid-19 is set to hit Northern Ireland, chief scientific adviser Professor Ian Young has said. Prof Young said the only question was how large the wave would be and what impact it would have on the region’s crisis-hit health service....

05 Oct 2022 at 18:11

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 family tried to convince to become a nurse “but ...

06 Oct 2022 at 12:31

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 with Fermanagh and ...

13 Dec 2022 at 12:57

Northern Ireland

Parents urged to be aware after rise in scarlet fever cases in NI

There has been a rise in scarlet fever cases among children across Northern Ireland – prompting a warning for parents to be aware of the symptoms. Clusters of cases have been reported at schools and nurseries in Antrim, Belfast, Bangor and ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:20

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 children ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:47

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 the Foyle Arena ...

26 Mar 2024 at 09:30

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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. (Photos: Jim McCafferty ...

25 Mar 2024 at 17:56

Local News

Derry council launch Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan

PICTURED ABOVE (Left to right): Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Cllr Patricia Logue, with Ciara Burke, Programme Manager, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Fiona Teague, Head of Health & Social ...

23 Mar 2024 at 12:45

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 ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Vaccination call after rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland

11 Mar 2024 at 13:44

Local News

Derry smokers urged to quit this No Smoking Month

No Smoking Month is fast approaching, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to ‘Make March Your Month to Quit’. Smoking is the single most entirely ...

29 Feb 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

NI families urged to get whooping cough jab after ‘significant rise’ in cases

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged parents to get their young children vaccinated amid a significant rise in cases of whooping cough in Northern Ireland. The PHA said pregnant women should also ...

09 May 2024 at 17:39

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