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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
Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
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UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England
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UKHSA report shows 2,877 excess deaths caused by May and June heatwaves
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Sharp rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel
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Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
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UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer
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