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20 February 2026
We want to hear from you. As part of the 10,000 MORE Voices programme, we are gathering real experiences from people across Northern Ireland who use equipment to support independent living.
19 February 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has renewed its call for people to make sure their children are fully vaccinated against preventable diseases following the recent outbreak of measles in England.
18 February 2026
Breastfeeding peer support volunteers are playing a key role in supporting and sustaining breastfeeding rates across Northern Ireland.
Latest publications
24 February 2026
The Department of Health (DOH), Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCTs) seek to promote a consistent approach to routine enquiry into domestic abuse, providing a...
23 February 2026
This leaflet is for children and adults born before January 2020 who are still eligible for the MMR vaccine. Those children born after can receive the MMRV for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella...
10 February 2026
The aims of the evaluation were to describe the development and implementation of Live Better, assess the effectiveness of partnership working, examine barriers and facilitators to delivery, determine...
Featured content
The Public Health Agency’s ‘Talking really helps’ mass media campaign is running from November 2025 to March 2026. The campaign aims to encourage anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their real feelings. The campaign also promotes Lifeline, Northern Ireland's crisis response helpline.
The HPSA report provides an overview of selected surveillance metrics in the form of a situational awareness summary. Horizon scanning provides information on emerging situations that can impact public health including local, national and global events.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Surveillance in Northern Ireland Autumn/Winter 2025/26 (weekly)
About the Public Health Agency (PHA)
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.