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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink alcohol during the Twelfth of July celebrations, to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it.
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
08 July 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink alcohol during the Twelfth of July celebrations, to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it.
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
Latest publications
10 July 2025
This card directs people to information on vaccinations that can help prevent infections that are passed on during sex
or close contact with others.
10 July 2025
This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.
10 July 2025
This leaflet is for those people being offered the smallpox vaccine to protect against mpox.
Featured content
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.
The COVID-19 Spring 2025 vaccination campaign commenced in Northern Ireland on 07 April 2025 and will continue until 30 June 2025. The campaign is delivered by a number of providers including GP, community pharmacy and Health and Social Care Trusts.
The Public Health Agency produces a variety of statistical products, research, and analyses.