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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Save Your Vision Month – early detection and intervention could save your sight
- NewsThis Save Your Vision Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take steps to protect their vision, with more than half of sight loss being preventable. Dr Jackie McCall, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said: -
Empowering parents to discuss vaping with young people
- NewsWith over one in five 11 to 16 year olds in Northern Ireland reporting having used an e-cigarette, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners to produce information to support discussion with young people on vaping, and raise awareness -
Improving experience for customers with swallowing difficulties - top tips for hospitality
- PublicationEating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can affect people with a range of medical conditions, including cancer, dementia, mental health conditions, Parkinson's and learning disabilities. This factsheet for the hospitality sector