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24 September 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.
24 September 2026
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...
23 September 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...
Latest publications
21 September 2026
This leaflet is distributed to all young people in Years 9 and 10 and explains about the HPV vaccine, which can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases.
21 September 2026
This leaflet provides more detailed information in a question and answer format about the HPV vaccine offered to all young people in Years 9 and Year 10. The HPV vaccine can help protect against...
18 September 2026
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...
Featured content
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.
COVID-19 genomics weekly report. This report describes and monitors the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) variants in Northern Ireland.
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.
About the Public Health Agency (PHA)
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.