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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has published new research – the ‘Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland’ report .
About the Public Health Agency
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the population. As part of the health and social care family, we work closely with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) of the Department of Health (DoH), local Health Trusts (HSC Trusts), the Business Services Organisation (BSO) and the Patient Client Council (PCC), and other partners to drive meaningful change across Northern Ireland.
Guided by our vision of a healthier Northern Ireland, our purpose is to protect and improve the health and social wellbeing of our population. We are committed to reducing health inequalities through leadership, partnership, and evidence-based practice.
Latest news
19 May 2025
Whether planning a family vacation or backpacking across Asia there are several things to consider to help protect your health when abroad. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has put together a handy...
16 May 2025
A health and wellbeing festival for older people is helping to connect different generations in Northern Ireland through creative arts.
15 May 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has published new research – the ‘Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland’ report – which provides detailed information on the use of e-cigarettes and...
Latest publications
21 May 2025
A total of 593,308 influenza vaccinations were administered during the 2024/25 seasonal influenza vaccination programme which commenced on 07 October 2024 and ended on 31 March 2025.
21 May 2025
A total of 251,685 COVID-19 vaccinations were administered during the Autumn/Winter COVID-19 vaccination programme, which commenced on 07 October 2024 and ended on 28 February 2025.
19 May 2025
Legionnaires’ disease is a notifiable infectious disease and suspected cases are legally required to be reported to the Public Health Agency (PHA).
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Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. GAS are common bacteria and can be present on or in the human body, without causing infection which is known as colonisation.
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) operates the Vaccination Management System (VMS), which serves as Northern Ireland’s system of record for six key vaccination programmes: Influenza (excluding vaccinations administered in schools), RSV, Shingles, Pertussis, COVID-19, MMR (adult vaccinations only).