Respiratory surveillance report
Integrated influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 infections reporting into a weekly report, providing a single overview of the epidemiology of these infections in Northern Ireland, along with the number of respiratory care home outbreaks, hospital admissions and occupancy, and deaths.
The Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) provides weekly updates on the number of reported infectious disease cases.
Pertussis (whooping cough) update
Pertussis (also known as "whooping cough") in Northern Ireland monthly updates. Pertussis is a highly contagious, but vaccine preventable bacterial respiratory disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis.
Vaping
Learn about vaping, including public health advice and support available to help people make informed decisions about vaping and stopping smoking.
Measles infection update
Measles infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. Measles is a systemic viral infection caused by the measles virus. For more information about measles please visit NI Direct | Measles.
Scarlet fever and IGAS report
Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. GAS are common bacteria and can be present on or in the human body, without causing infection which is known as colonisation.
Recognising that mental ill health is one of the most significant challenges facing our society and public services, the Department of Health launched the Mental Health Strategy 2021–2031 in June 2021.
Talking really helps suicide prevention campaign resources
The Public Health Agency’s ‘Talking really helps’ mass media campaign aims to encourage anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their real feelings. The campaign also promotes Lifeline, Northern Ireland's crisis response helpline.
Testing in care homes and hospices
Managing COVID-19 and flu like illness outbreaks in care homes and other residential facilities.
Surveillance quarterly reports for C.difficile and S.aureus track the incidence, prevalence, and trends of these infections overtime within Northern Ireland.
Read the latest issue of the PHA Update May 2026.
The PHA Update serves as a regular communication channel, sharing news, progress reports, upcoming campaigns and initiatives, and developments across public health.
Compliments and complaints
The PHA annual compliments and complaints report 2024/2025 is now available, highlighting feedback received and improvements made over the past year.
Statistics
The Public Health Agency produces a variety of statistical products, research, and analyses.
Making Life Better
'Making Life Better' is the strategic framework for public health. It is designed to provide direction for policies and actions to improve the health and well being of people in Northern Ireland and to reduce health inequalities.
Read the latest updates in the MLB News Issue 13 - Spring/Summer 2026.
Falls prevention
A core function of the Public Health Agency (PHA) is to provide leadership and support to Health and Social Care (HSC) providers in improving the quality of services delivered to service users.
Access the latest guidance Falls prevention in hospital information for patients and visitors 2025.
PHA board
The PHA board of directors plays a crucial role in overseeing the Agency's strategic direction and ensuring that its operations align with its mission to protect and improve public health.
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