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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Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk
- PublicationThis leaflet highlights the importance of keeping antibiotics working so the public is aware of the personal risk associated with the misuse of antibiotics. It was produced and distributed to participating community pharmacies as part of the Living -
Northern Ireland clinical entrepreneur programme 2023, join us on September 21st for the webinar launch
- NewsClick here to register for the webinar on September 21st at 17.30 and learn more about the programme. Are you a problem solver, creative thinker, or innovator in the NHS? Do you have an idea you wish to develop and scale for patient benefit? The NHS -
Influenza immunisation programme: Factsheet for healthcare practitioners
- PublicationThis document gives the latest advice and guidance for healthcare professionals on the 2022/23 seasonal influenza vaccination programme.