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Health Protection Strategy

Health Protection Strategy 2022-2027

Protecting the population of Ireland from all health protection hazards

National Health Protection Office

Health Protection Strategy

The Health Service Executive Health Protection Strategy 2022-2027 outlines the objectives and priority actions for public health to take, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to achieve the protection of the population of Ireland from all health protection hazards.

Below you will find a link to the HSE Health Protection Strategy 2022-2027 and the accompanying Context Paper developed as a briefing paper for strategy development committee and workshops.

HSE Health Protection Strategy 2022-2027

The comprehensive strategy document outlining our vision, objectives, and priority actions for protecting the health of Ireland's population.

Download Strategy Document

Strategy Context Paper

A briefing paper developed for the strategy development committee and workshops, providing context and background information.

Download Context Paper

Strategic Priorities 2022-2027

1

Strengthen Surveillance Systems

Enhance our capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to health threats through robust surveillance infrastructure.

2

Build Emergency Preparedness

Develop comprehensive preparedness plans and response capabilities for all-hazard health emergencies.

3

Enhance Immunisation Programmes

Strengthen national immunisation programmes to protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.

4

Address Environmental Health

Tackle environmental health hazards and climate-related health risks to protect public health.

More Information

For further information and queries, please contact: healthprotectionstrategy@hpsc.ie

We are grateful to all contributors and stakeholders for their input, support and role in the preparation of this HSE Health Protection Strategy 2022-2027, and in advancing Ireland's health protection services.