What we do
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is responsible for providing health protection and health and social wellbeing improvement to every member of every community in Northern Ireland. We are committed to addressing the causes and associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing.
The Public Health Agency was established in April 2009 as part of the reforms to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional body with a strong regional and local presence.
Directorates
The PHA operates under a framework of three functional areas: Public Health, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, and Operations, in order to carry out our mandate to safeguard public health, promote public health and social welfare, and reduce inequalities in health and social wellbeing. Our corporate and business plans reflect these arrangements and our purpose as an organisation. Access our Directorates and Service Areas here
Latest
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Irish language organ donation education resources launched - Acmhainní oideachais deonú orgán i nGaeilge seolta
- NewsThe Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch Irish language Primary school organ donation education resources, aimed at introducing organ donation education at an early age in the school setting. With the educational curriculum in mind, the -
Save Your Vision Month – early detection and intervention could save your sight
- NewsThis Save Your Vision Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take steps to protect their vision, with more than half of sight loss being preventable. Dr Jackie McCall, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said: -
Empowering parents to discuss vaping with young people
- NewsWith over one in five 11 to 16 year olds in Northern Ireland reporting having used an e-cigarette, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners to produce information to support discussion with young people on vaping, and raise awareness