Understanding the local context and creating pathways to intervention using the WHO TIP approach. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a critical public health intervention that protects the health of health and social care (HSC) workers, reduces transmission of influenza to vulnerable patients and service users, and mitigates winter pressures on health and social care services.
This is the seventh annual report for the Northern Ireland Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme since it was introduced in June 2012. It has been produced jointly by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Public Health Agency.
On Thursday (24 September), commuters at Belfast Grand Central Station witnessed something a little different as Translink hosted a Public Health Agency (PHA) event to mark Organ Donation Week 2026.
Ahead of World Contraception Day (26 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the many free contraception options available and where to find them.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to take simple steps to reduce their risk of falling and maintain their health, confidence and independence as part of Falls Prevention Week 2026.
Over a million people are eligible for this year’s free flu vaccine, as the Public Health Agency (PHA) launches the vaccination programme with a call for people to help protect themselves and others this winter. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Flu is far worse than a...
A public mental health approach is concerned with improving mental health and wellbeing and preventing mental illness. On this page you can find information about work underway to deliver the Public Mental Health Action Plan.
Figures reveal missed transplant opportunities because families didn't know their loved one's decision. This Organ Donation Week (21-27 September), the Public Health Agency is urging everyone in Northern Ireland to record their organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and to tell...
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking people to use Urology Awareness Month (September) as an opportunity to make themselves aware of signs and symptoms of cancers relating to the urinary and reproductive systems, including bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers.
This Draft Winter Surge Plan sets out how the PHA will contribute to winter preparedness and resilience during Winter 2026/27 through a coordinated programme of prevention, health protection and population health improvement.
The Public Health Agency plays a key role in supporting whole-system winter preparedness through leadership in health protection, health improvement, public health intelligence, vaccination programmes, communications and partnership work
