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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    Dying matters – let’s talk about it

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    During Dying Matters Awareness Week (8-14 May) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Department of Health (DoH) are urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about their wishes regarding their future care, dying, death and bereavement
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    Guidance on syphilis infection in pregnancy for healthcare professionals 2023

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    This document has been developed to advise healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland of their responsibilities in relation to the detection and management of syphilis infection in pregnant women and the management of their newborn babies.
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    Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, 2022/23

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    The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season. To see previous Flu Bulletins and the Annual Surveillance Reports click here.

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