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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

Arts & Entertainment

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ all-island photography competition, launched by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in April. There are still six weeks left to submit entries into this competition, which hopes to change how ...

19 May 2022 at 12:47

New Covid-19 Advisory Group announced to replace Nphet

National News

New Covid-19 Advisory Group to replace Nphet

The Minister for Health has unveiled a new Covid-19 Advisory Group that will replace the expert team which has advised the Government throughout the pandemic. Stephen Donnelly said the Covid-19 Advisory Group will take over the National Public ...

09 Apr 2022 at 09:57

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:20

National News

First monkeypox case recorded in Northern Ireland

The first case of monkeypox have now been identified in Northern Ireland, and also one in Wales. Health officials in Wales confirmed their first case on Thursday, while the PA news agency understands a case has also now been recorded ...

26 May 2022 at 12:57

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 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 ...

26 Mar 2024 at 09:30

Pictures & Videos

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 ...

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 & ...

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 ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:00

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