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20 April 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that the 2026 COVID-19 spring vaccination programme will get under way from Monday 20 April,
09 April 2026
Hospitality Ulster announces its support for the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) ‘Talking Really Helps’ campaign.
01 April 2026
A new campaign focusing on encouraging sun safe behaviours and raising awareness of the health impacts of over-exposure to UV radiation has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern...
Latest publications
20 April 2026
The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide. The report includes...
20 April 2026
This booklet shows how parents and carers of primary school children can choose food from the different food groups to make sure their family is getting all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
16 April 2026
This leaflet describes the vaccines given to babies up to a year old and includes the complete routine childhood immunisation schedule from January 2026.
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This page provides regular updates on the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy Early Intervention and Prevention Action Plan 2022–2025, including quarterly news, progress reports, and key developments. The latest - Mental Health Strategy Early Intervention Prevention Action Plan Delivery Report - March 2026
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.
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.