Welcome to the Public Health Agency
Public Health Agency
Supporting your health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland
What's on right now
We run campaigns throughout the year on the health issues that matter most to people in Northern Ireland.
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Stop Smoking
Free support to help you quit
You're 4 times more likely to successfully quit using medication and expert advice.
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Be Cancer Aware
Knowing the signs of cancer could save your life.
Find out what to look for and when to talk to your GP.
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Minding Your Head
Your mental health matters.
Find information, advice and support to help you look after your mind — whatever you're going through.
Key topics
Start with the topics people visit most.
From pregnancy and vaccinations to mental health and infection control.
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Infection control and health protection
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Pregnancy, maternity and early years
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Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Vaccination and immunisation
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Screening programmes
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Drugs and alcohol, smoking and vaping
Featured content
We welcome your feedback. Whether you would like to compliment our services or make a complaint, your feedback helps us recognise good practice, improve our services and provide the best possible experience.
Making Life Better is Northern Ireland's whole system approach to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. Find out about framework, the Making Life Better Network and how organisations work together to improve population health.
The PHA board of directors plays a crucial role in overseeing the Agency's strategic direction and ensuring that its operations align with its mission to protect and improve public health.
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Latest news
02 October 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who smokes to make this October the month they quit for good by joining Stoptober and accessing free support services available across Northern...
25 September 2026
On Thursday (24 September), commuters at Belfast Grand Central Station witnessed something a little different as Translink hosted a Public Health Agency (PHA) event to mark Organ Donation Week 2026.
24 September 2026
Ahead of World Contraception Day (26 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the many free contraception options available and where to find them.
Latest resources
02 October 2026
Warning: This leaflet contains graphic pictures of pressure ulcers.
01 October 2026
The 'Talking really helps' campaign evaluation provides post-campaign evaluation results based on the findings from a quantitative survey with a representative sample of the adult population.
30 September 2026
Poster encouraging social care workers to protect themselves this winter by getting their free flu vaccine now.