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21 September 2026
Figures reveal missed transplant opportunities because families didn't know their loved one's decision. This Organ Donation Week (21-27 September), the Public Health Agency is urging everyone in...
21 September 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking people to use Urology Awareness Month (September) as an opportunity to make themselves aware of signs and symptoms of cancers relating to the urinary and...
17 September 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone who is eligible for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to get it when invited. RSV is a common virus and highly infectious virus which...
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
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.
Making Life Better is Northern Ireland's whole system approach to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. Find out about framework, the Making Life Better Network and how organisations work together to improve population health.
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.
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.