Welcome to the Public Health Agency
Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the vital role that support at home – from partners, grandparents, family and friends – plays in helping mothers to start and continue breastfeeding.
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.
Latest news
08 August 2025
The 25th World Transplant Games will be held in Dresden, Germany from 17-24 August 2025, and the Public Health Agency is wishing Team NI the very best of luck at the Games.
07 August 2025
As the summer holidays are in full swing and children spending more time at home, the Public Health Dietitians Group is launching a new series of short videos designed to help parents and caregivers...
31 July 2025
More people than ever are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant in the UK, as demand continues to exceed the number of donated organs available.
Latest publications
07 August 2025
This booklet for childminders and staff in day nurseries, playgroups and crèches outlines straightforward, practical advice and information on a range of nutritional issues related to children up to...
05 August 2025
This poster signposts people to the Health and Social Care apps library, which contains apps to help with mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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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.
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.
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.