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15 October 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging women to take positive steps to support their health during perimenopause, menopause and later life, ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October.
14 October 2026
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October] the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who is eligible to attend for breast screening when invited, and reminding everyone to be aware of the...
09 October 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of taking steps to help protect themselves against COVID-19. The call comes as the agency rolls out this season’s vaccination...
Latest publications
20 October 2026
This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.
15 October 2026
This updated guidance replaces Adoption Reports: Guidance for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses and Family Nurses. (PHA, June 2026) following renewed encompass advice regarding storage of the...
15 October 2026
The Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) provides weekly updates on the number of reported infectious disease cases reported by the PHA.
Featured content
Integrated influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 infections reporting into a weekly report, providing a single overview of the epidemiology of these infections in Northern Ireland, along with the number of respiratory care home outbreaks, hospital admissions and occupancy, and deaths.
The PHA board of directors plays a crucial role in overseeing the Agency's strategic direction and ensuring that its operations align with its mission to protect and improve public health.
Find statistics and data produced by the Public Health Agency about health and wellbeing of people in Northern Ireland.
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.