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UK Health Security Agency
UKHSAThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) exists to protect people from health threats. We prevent and reduce the harm caused by infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, the health effects of climate change and a range of environmental hazards including air quality. UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) exists to protect people from health threats. We prevent and reduce the harm caused by infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, the health effects of climate change and a range of environmental hazards including air quality. UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
Senior Staff
Professor Susan Hopkins
Chief Executive
Dyfed Alsop
Chief Operating Officer
Ian Peters
UKHSA Chair
Dr Shona Arora
Chief Medical Advisor (interim)
Professor Steven Riley
Director General Data and Analytics
Professor Robin May
Chief Scientific Officer (interim)
Latest Publications
Latest UKHSA weekly winter virus surveillance data
News story
Flu levels low at start of season but higher than previous 4 years
News story
UKHSA appoints Chief Medical Advisor and Chief Scientific Officer
News story
Over 212,000 get the first MenB dose but almost 75% missing out
News story
UKHSA and University of Oxford scientists uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak
News story
UKHSA and PACE make new bacteria available to support research into tackling antimicrobial resistance
News story