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About the Public Health Agency
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the population. As part of the health and social care family, we work closely with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) of the Department of Health (DoH), local Health Trusts (HSC Trusts), the Business Services Organisation (BSO) and the Patient Client Council (PCC), and other partners to drive meaningful change across Northern Ireland.
Guided by our vision of a healthier Northern Ireland, our purpose is to protect and improve the health and social wellbeing of our population. We are committed to reducing health inequalities through leadership, partnership, and evidence-based practice.
Latest news
04 June 2025
Community and voluntary organisations are being encouraged by the Public Health Agency to apply for a grants and mentoring programme to help address health inequalities.
03 June 2025
The Public Health Agency is reminding families across Northern Ireland that taking small, simple safety steps can help save lives. The call comes during Child Safety Week 2025 (2 – 8 June).
30 May 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and carers to use the ban on single use vapes as an opportunity to reduce vaping among young people. Recent research by the PHA found that 46% of...
Latest publications
03 June 2025
This PHA Consultation Scheme has been developed to meet the statutory requirement and will be known as the PHA Involvement and Consultation Scheme.
02 June 2025
The quarterly reports summarise the regional Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) and Take Home Naloxone (THN) activity alongside anonymous, non-identifiable client data across Northern Ireland.
27 May 2025
This leaflet supports and provides information on Live Better, a community-centred approach to addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. It has been established by the Department of Health.
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Featured content
'Making Life Better' is the strategic framework for public health. It is designed to provide direction for policies and actions to improve the health and well being of people in Northern Ireland and to reduce health inequalities.
Read the latest updates in the Making Life Better News Issue 9 - Spring 2025.
HSC Public Health Agency and HSE Public Health: Health Protection are holding their first joint conference on Tuesday 7 October, Titanic Conference Centre in Belfast.
Measles infection in Northern Ireland monthly report.
Measles is a systemic viral infection caused by the measles virus. It is normally characterised by a fever, rash and respiratory illness. For more information about measles please visit NI Direct | Measles.