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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COVID-19: A guide for parents of children 6 months to 4 years of age at high risk
- PublicationThis leaflet is for the parents of children at serious risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection. -
HPV vaccination for gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men
- PublicationThis leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age. The vaccine can help prevent HPV infection, which can cause genital -
Guidelines for the management of HIV positive pregnant women in Northern Ireland
- PublicationAll pregnant women in Northern Ireland should be offered and recommended a screening test for HIV at their booking visit or at the earliest available opportunity if presenting later in pregnancy. Antenatal screening for HIV plays a very important