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
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Don't ignore your cancer screening invite
- PublicationThis leaflet highlights how regular cancer screening can help detect certain cancers even before you have symptoms. If cancer is found early, treatment is more likely to be successful. The leaflet was produced and distributed to community pharmacies -
PHA Update
- PublicationThe Public Health Agency has launched a monthly update. The aim of the PHA Update is to help maintain a source of regular communication with stakeholders on key areas of work, with particular focus at present on COVID-19. Subscribers will receive the -
‘Cancer screening saves lives’ Living Well campaign launched
- NewsAs part of the Living Well service, community pharmacies are highlighting the importance of attending for screening when invited. The ‘Cancer screening saves lives’ campaign will run in over 500 community pharmacies throughout April and May and aims
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