Coronavirus (COVID-19)

High temperature or new continuous cough or loss of smell? You can now get tested.

You can get tested for COVID-19

Everyone must help stop coronavirus spreading.
If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people.
Avoid touching your face and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
You can spread the virus even if you don't have symptoms.

Click here for more information

Find out how to get tested here

A COVID-19 symptom checker is available here

Click here for more information on the new StopCOVID NI app

Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet

The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) are calling on governments to protect and promote women’s access to skilled breastfeeding counselling, a critical component of breastfeeding support.

PHA cluster assessment shows cases in both workplace and community settings

An analysis of COVID-19 clusters across Northern Ireland by the Public Health Agency has shown that they are occurring in both workplaces and communities.

Since 25^th May 2020, when the contact tracing pilot ended and the full test and trace programme went live, 23 clusters have been identified in total, 11 of which remain open.

Looking after our own and our children’s emotions during COVID-19

As we navigate through these changing and challenging times, we are dealing with work interruptions, family disruptions, health concern. None of us is immune to increased stress and anxiety, and this can affect our ability to adapt to a ‘new normal’.

Online feedback platform Care Opinion launches today in Northern Ireland

From today service users, families and carers will have the opportunity to share their experience of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSC) through an online user feedback platform called Care Opinion.

PHA comes out in support of LGBTQ+ community during Belfast Pride Week

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is looking forward to taking part in the virtual Pride Parade on Saturday 1 August to mark the end of Belfast Pride week.

Fiona Teague Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing lead in the PHA, said: “PHA is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community and we want to take the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the organisations that are doing great work, supporting the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community, which receive funding from the PHA.

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.

Latest

Online feedback platform Care Opinion launches today in Northern Ireland
Monday, 03 August 2020 - News
From today service users, families and carers will have the opportunity to share their experience of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSC) through an online user feedback platform called Care Opinion. Care Opinion is an independent non
PHA comes out in support of LGBTQ+ community during Belfast Pride Week
Friday, 31 July 2020 - News
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is looking forward to taking part in the virtual Pride Parade on Saturday 1 August to mark the end of Belfast Pride week. Fiona Teague Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing lead in the PHA, said: “PHA is proud to
Harm reduction through needle and syringe exchange
Friday, 31 July 2020 - Media
In the week we celebrate World Hepatitis Day, Linda Wylie, PHA, and Aaron Carlyle, Director at Solas Pharmaceuticals Ltd discuss the continued delivery of the Needle & Syringe Exchange Scheme (NSES) during Covid-19. This year’s drug-related deaths
Test Trace Protect needs everyone's support – leaflet and translations
Friday, 31 July 2020 - Publication
This leaflet outlines how testing and contact tracing can help to break the chain of transmission of coronavirus to reduce the risk of a second wave of infection. It provides a step-by-step infographic guide to explain what you should do if you have