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We run campaigns throughout the year on the health issues that matter most to people in Northern Ireland.

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From pregnancy and vaccinations to mental health and infection control.

Measles infection update
Measles infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. Measles is a systemic viral infection caused by the measles virus. For more information about measles please visit NI Direct | Measles.
Pertussis (whooping cough) update
Pertussis (also known as "whooping cough") in Northern Ireland monthly updates. Pertussis is a highly contagious, but vaccine preventable bacterial respiratory disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis.
COVID-19 vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland: Spring 2026
COVID-19 vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland: Spring 2026

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Maximise COVID-19 protection for winter with vaccination

09 October 2026

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of taking steps to help protect themselves against COVID-19. The call comes as the agency rolls out this season’s vaccination...
What's on your doorstep? PHA highlights local opportunities to connect, stay active and age well this October

05 October 2026

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging older people across Northern Ireland to discover the activities, support and opportunities available on their doorstep as part of Positive Ageing Month...
Make Stoptober your time to quit smoking for good

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...

Summary of CDI, MRSA and GNB incidence tables, 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2026

08 October 2026

Summary of incidence tables: cases of clostridioides difficile (CDI), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and gram negative bacteraemia (GNB) by Health and Social Care Trust in Northern...
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Northern Ireland: Interim Annual Data Tables (data up to 2025)

07 October 2026

This report describes the epidemiology of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Northern Ireland (NI), as notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) NI, from 2017 to 2025.
HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2025 (analysis of data from 2024)

07 October 2026

This report provides an interim update on the epidemiology of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (PLWHIV) in Northern Ireland (NI), from 2023 to 2024.

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