
The harm related to alcohol use is one of the key public health challenges faced by Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has warned. The Minister was speaking following the publication of the latest alcohol-specific death statistics from NISRA which show that in 2019 336 people died from alcohol-specific causes here. […]
Feb 10 2021 | Posted in
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At the launch of his Sit-out last December, John Dalzell OBE promised to do “whatever it took in these difficult times” to raise as much money as possible for the Hospice in a year where most of their events were cancelled. True to his word, John and his Sit-out team worked tirelessly for […]
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“Don’t drop your guard after getting the vaccine.” That’s the vital public health message, as Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme continues to roll out. People who have received COVID-19 vaccine jabs need to keep strictly following all the measures that keep themselves and others safe from the virus. That includes staying at home and […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to seek medical advice from their GP if they have concerns. “The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival as treatment is more likely to be successful,” said Dr Louise Herron, Consultant in Service […]
Feb 9 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has published the statistical report ‘Life Expectancy in Northern Ireland 2017-19’. The Department of Health are the official producers of life expectancy figures for Northern Ireland. This report presents the latest estimates of life expectancy, healthy life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy for Northern Ireland. The report […]
Feb 8 2021 | Posted in
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NI Water is reminding customers to lag their water pipes and check vacant properties or outhouses for leaks. Des Nevin, NI Water’s Director of Customer and Operations, comments, “We are asking the public to prepare their properties against the effects of freezing temperatures. “With the continued impact of Covid-19 on our […]
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With spring just around the corner, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season. The PHA is advising women who are, or think they may be, pregnant to reduce their risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding close contact with sheep […]
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is advising people to be on their guard following a recently reported fraud of close to £15,000, with fraudsters posing as callers from the victims’ bank. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The number from which they are calling may look authentic and the fraudsters will claim that […]
Feb 8 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the continuing progress on Covid-19 vaccination, with the number of vaccines administered in Northern Ireland climbing past the 300,000 mark. The latest province-wide total stands at 301,279, comprising 275,232 first doses and 26,047 second doses. The Minister again warned that the progress of the vaccination […]
Feb 6 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are investigating a number of incidents which occurred in the area from Friday evening, 5 February, and into the early hours of Saturday, 6 February. Detective Sergeant Ritchie says, “At around 10 pm on Friday 5 February, it was reported that entry was gained to business premises located at the […]
Feb 6 2021 | Posted in
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