The PHA is required to deliver on ministerial priorities and objectives as set out in Priorities for Action.

The PHA is fully committed to equal opportunities and this section focuses on our responsibilities as a public body in Northern Ireland.

The PHA has a standardised process for ensuring that all payments are authorised appropriately.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and early death in Northern Ireland. It harms nearly every organ of the body and is a major cause of health inequalities. 

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It’s never too late to quit.

PHA is responsible for delivering on priorities within the Healthy Futures strategy. The Healthy Futures strategy aims to prevent and manage obesity through education, treatment services, and a person-centred approach.  The PHA is working in the following way to (i) reduce obesity; and (ii) improve dietary health among the population of Northern Ireland. 

The PHA is committed to partnership working to address health inequalities and improve the health and social wellbeing of the population in Northern Ireland.