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Meningitis – know what to look out for
30 March 2026
With students returning home over Easter break, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting it as an opportunity to make them aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to check that they...
“Get the letter and go!” – men urged to attend for potentially life-saving screening test
24 March 2026
A man who discovered he had a potentially life-threatening condition after he went for screening has urged other men who are eligible to get the check when they are invited. Tom Martin from Helen’s...
Guidance published for nurses and midwives to help identify domestic abuse
08 March 2026
Regionally consistent guidance has been published to assist midwives, health visitors, school nurses and family nurses to identify and respond to incidents of domestic abuse.
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About the Public Health Agency (PHA)
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.