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About the Public Health Agency

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the population. As part of the health and social care family, we work closely with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) of the Department of Health (DoH), local Health Trusts (HSC Trusts), the Business Services Organisation (BSO) and the Patient Client Council (PCC), and other partners to drive meaningful change across Northern Ireland. 

Guided by our vision of a healthier Northern Ireland, our purpose is to protect and improve the health and social wellbeing of our population.  We are committed to reducing health inequalities through leadership, partnership, and evidence-based practice.

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  • Bovine tuberculosis: reducing the risk of human infection

    02 October 2025

    This leaflet provides general advice on bovine tuberculosis (TB) for people at higher risk of exposure, mainly farmers and those involved with farms and livestock.

  • Vaccinations for patients with cancer or blood disorders 2025/26

    01 October 2025

    If you are receiving chemotherapy or steroids, your immune system may be slightly weaker than usual. This may make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Make sure you are up to date with...

  • Stay well this winter

    30 September 2025

    This leaflet highlights actions you can take to protect your health over the winter months and the support available to you through community pharmacies. 

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Featured content

  • The HPSA report provides an overview of selected surveillance metrics in the form of a situational awareness summary. Horizon scanning provides information on emerging situations that can impact public health including local, national and global events.

  • All-Island health protection and health inequalities conference

    HSC Public Health Agency and HSE Public Health: Health Protection are holding their first joint conference on Tuesday 7 October, Titanic Conference Centre in Belfast. 

  • Pertussis (whooping cough) in Northern Ireland monthly updates. Pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is a highly contagious but vaccine preventable bacterial respiratory disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis.

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