About us
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a multi-disciplinary, regional body within the Health and Social Care (HSC) system. It works closely with the Department of Health (DoH), local health and social care (HSC Trusts), and other partners to improve and protect the health of population.
PHA’s purpose is to:
- Protect public health;
- Improve health and social wellbeing of people in Northern Ireland;
- Reduce health inequalities;
- Collaborate on health service planning and delivery.
PHA works with individuals, communities, and organisations across all sectors to achieve these goals.
Vision:
A healthier Northern Ireland.
Values:
The PHA endeavours to embody the Health and Social Care values into its culture by:
- putting individuals and communities at the heart of everything we do: acting with openness and honesty and treating people with dignity, respect and compassion;
- working together in partnership: improving the quality of life of those we serve, listening to and involving individuals and communities;
- valuing, developing and empowering our staff: striving for excellence and innovation;
- being evidence led and outcomes focused.
Key priorities and strategic objectives 2024-2025:
The Public Health Agency (PHA) focuses on priorities that aim to protect and improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. These priorities are:
- Health Protection
- Starting Well
- Living Well
- Ageing Well
- Our Organisation and People
Structure:
The PHA is structured into several directorates and teams to effectively carry out its work. The PHA board of directors oversees the Agency's strategic objectives.