Welcome
The Public Health Agency (PHA) was established in April 2009 as part of the reforms to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. We are the major regional organisation for health protection and health and social wellbeing improvement. Our role also commits us to addressing the causes and associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing. We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional body with a strong regional and local presence.
Directorates
In fulfilling our mandate to protect public health, improve public health and social wellbeing, and reduce inequalities in health and social wellbeing, the PHA works within an operational framework of three areas: Public Health, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, and Operations. Our corporate and business plans reflect these arrangements and our purpose as an organisation.
Public Health
- Health Protection
- Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement
- Service Development and Screening
- HSC Research and Development
Nursing and Allied Health Professions
- Nursing
- Allied Health Professions and Personal and Public Involvement
- Centre for Connected Health
- HSC Safety Forum
Operations
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World Breastfeeding Week highlights the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers on their journey
- NewsMonday 1 August marked the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week and this year’s theme ‘Educate and Support’ aims to encourage everyone to support breastfeeding mothers, babies, and their families by creating breastfeeding-friendly environments. Dr -
Monkeypox: Management of possible, probable and confirmed cases
- PublicationThis guidance has been produced in response to the ongoing monkeypox situation in Northern Ireland and aims to support those working in Healthcare settings. You will also find guidance below for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox and -
World Hepatitis Day 2022 – ‘I can’t wait!’
- NewsWith a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness, this year’s theme for World Hepatitis Day is ‘I can’t wait’. In Northern Ireland the Public Health Agency (PHA) has been working with health and social care trusts to achieve the