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World Hand Hygiene Day – clean hands save lives
05 May 2026
The PHA has backed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Hygiene Day on 5th May as part of a global call to ensure proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings and everyday life, which can have...
Lived experience shapes NI’s Whole Systems Approach to obesity
30 April 2026
Obesity is one of the most significant public health challenges facing Northern Ireland, with one in five children and over two thirds of adults living with overweight or obesity here.
Minister Nesbitt launches ‘This is our health’ engagement programme
29 April 2026
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched a new large scale and innovative engagement programme designed to establish a clear, shared, and credible deal between Northern Ireland’s citizens and the...
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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.