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
Latest
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C.difficile and S.aureus surveillance quarterly reports 2022-2024
- PublicationSurveillance quarterly reports for C.difficile and S.aureus. Access previous and current reports here: 2024 Q1 CDI Report 2024 Q1 SA Report 2023 Q4 CDI Report 2023 Q4 SA Report 2023 Q3 CDI Report 2023 Q3 SA Report 2023 Q2 CDI Report 2023 Q2 SA Report -
Infant mental health a priority in Northern Ireland
- NewsDuring Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the National Children’s Bureau have published a new report to showcase the wide range of programmes and services working to support infants and their families -
Insights in infant mental health in Northern Ireland
- PublicationThis Insight report has been written by the National Children’s Bureau on behalf of the Public Health Agency, as part of their role to support the infant mental health agenda in Northern Ireland. The report showcases the wide range of programmes and
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