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  

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    Skin cancer: what you need to know

    - Publication
    This leaflet explains how to recognise changes to your skin that may indicate the development of skin cancer. It also outlines how to protect your skin in the sun to minimise the risk of damage. It was produced and distributed to participating
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    COVID-19 spring booster available at community pharmacies

    - News
    Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are offering the COVID-19 spring booster vaccine to some eligible cohorts. The spring booster vaccine will help to prolong protection already received from initial COVID-19 vaccinations, ahead of any
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    Continuity of Midwifery Carer: Introducing Northern Ireland’s new model of maternity care

    - Publication
    The leaflet provides details of the newly introduced maternity care model Continuity of Midwifery Carer. It should be shared and offered to the future parent as one of the maternity care options available in Northern Ireland. Please scroll down to

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