Welcome to the Public Health Agency
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
24 June 2025
The PHA Corporate Plan 2025-2030 has now been published and is available in a number of formats.
16 June 2025
This Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week (16–22 June), those who drink are being reminded that alcohol is a powerful drug and can have a serious impact on their health
13 June 2025
A community-based project in Antrim is helping to address loneliness and isolation experienced by older people with daily phone calls and support.
Latest publications
01 July 2025
This leaflet is distributed to all young people in Year 9 and 10 and explains about the HPV vaccine, which can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases.
01 July 2025
This leaflet provides more detailed information in a question and answer format about the HPV vaccine offered to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10. The HPV vaccine can help protect against...
26 June 2025
Read the latest issue of the PHA Update. The PHA Update serves as a regular communication channel, sharing news, progress reports, upcoming campaigns and initiatives, and developments across public...
Featured content
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.
HSC Public Health Agency and HSE Public Health: Health Protection are holding their first joint conference on Tuesday 7 October, Titanic Conference Centre in Belfast.
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.