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PHA Board
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.
COVID-19 Genomics Bulletin
COVID-19 genomics weekly report. This report describes and monitors the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) variants in Northern Ireland.
Respiratory Surveillance Report
Integrated influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 infections reporting into a weekly report, providing a single overview of the epidemiology of these infections in Northern Ireland, along with the number of respiratory care home outbreaks, hospital admissions and occupancy, and deaths.

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MMRV catch-up programme rolled out

12 November 2026

Following the introduction of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine into the routine childhood vaccination programme in January 2026, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents of eligible older...
Sugar risk reminder for families as one in four children in NI are living with overweight or obesity

09 November 2026

Parents are being urged to take a closer look at the sugar content of everyday foods after figures reveal that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of Primary 1 children living with overweight and...
Bowel screening now starts at age 59: don’t ignore your test kit, it could save your life

04 November 2026

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to take up the offer of bowel screening as the programme’s age eligibility extension begins. Screening will now begin at age 59, and in line with...

Annual Quality Report 2025/26

12 November 2026

This report highlights the significant work undertaken across the Agency to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services for the population of Northern Ireland...
Bowel cancer screening age extension: frequently asked questions

06 November 2026

Frequently asked questions about the bowel cancer screening age extension, launched on November 2 2026.
Annual vaccine preventable diseases surveillance reports for Northern Ireland

29 October 2026

Access historical annual surveillance reports on vaccine preventable diseases in Northern Ireland.

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