What we do
The Public Health Agency (PHA) established in April 2009 as part of the reforms to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland is responsible for providing health protection and health and social wellbeing improvement to every member of every community in Northern Ireland.
We are committed to safeguarding public health, promoting public health and social welfare, and reducing inequalities in health and social wellbeing. Read more about what we do
The PHA operates under a framework of three functional areas:
Latest news
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HSC campaign urges everyone to prioritise workplace mental health
- NewsThe Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have launched this year’s HSC mental health and emotional... -
Starting university or college? Think meningitis
- NewsAs young people prepare to start university or college, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those going for the first time to get...