Welcome to the Public Health Agency
Public Health Agency
Supporting your health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland
What's on right now
We run campaigns throughout the year on the health issues that matter most to people in Northern Ireland.
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Stop Smoking
Free support to help you quit
You're 4 times more likely to successfully quit using medication and expert advice.
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Be Cancer Aware
Knowing the signs of cancer could save your life.
Find out what to look for and when to talk to your GP.
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Minding Your Head
Your mental health matters.
Find information, advice and support to help you look after your mind — whatever you're going through.
Key topics
Start with the topics people visit most.
From pregnancy and vaccinations to mental health and infection control.
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Infection control and health protection
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Pregnancy, maternity and early years
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Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Vaccination and immunisation
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Screening programmes
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Drugs and alcohol, smoking and vaping
Featured content
A public mental health approach is concerned with improving mental health and wellbeing and preventing mental illness. On this page you can find information about work underway to deliver the Public Mental Health Action Plan.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) operates the Vaccination Management System (VMS), which serves as Northern Ireland’s system of record for six key vaccination programmes: Influenza (excluding vaccinations administered in schools), RSV, Shingles, Pertussis, COVID-19, MMR (adult vaccinations only).
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Latest news
02 October 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who smokes to make this October the month they quit for good by joining Stoptober and accessing free support services available across Northern...
25 September 2026
On Thursday (24 September), commuters at Belfast Grand Central Station witnessed something a little different as Translink hosted a Public Health Agency (PHA) event to mark Organ Donation Week 2026.
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.
Latest resources
07 October 2026
This report describes the epidemiology of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Northern Ireland (NI), as notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) NI, from 2017 to 2025.
07 October 2026
This report provides an interim update on the epidemiology of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (PLWHIV) in Northern Ireland (NI), from 2023 to 2024.
06 October 2026
If you are receiving chemotherapy or steroids, your immune system may be slightly weaker than usual. This may make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Make sure you are up to date with...