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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
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.
A total of 69,254 COVID-19 vaccinations were administered during the Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign which commenced on 20 April 2026 and ended on 30 June 2026.
A total of 576,527 influenza vaccinations were administered during the 2025/26 seasonal influenza vaccination programme which commenced on 06 October 2025 and ended on 31 March 2026.
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Latest news
28 October 2026
Strokes can have a significant impact on our lives and this World Stroke Day (29 October) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the preventative measures we can take and why to act FAST.
22 October 2026
Getting vaccinated, good hand hygiene and talking to your pharmacist about over-the-counter remedies for simple illnesses are just some of the ways highlighted in the ‘Stay Well this Winter’ campaign...
15 October 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging women to take positive steps to support their health during perimenopause, menopause and later life, ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October.
Latest resources
28 October 2026
Find annual Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination uptake data in pregnancy for Northern Ireland, including the latest figures and previous reporting years.
28 October 2026
Find annual School Leavers Booster and MenACWY vaccination coverage for Northern Ireland, including the latest figures and previous reporting years.
28 October 2026
Find annual HPV vaccination uptake data for Northern Ireland, including the latest figures and previous reporting years.