ActiveGovernment public-health executive agency

UK Health Security Agency

UK executive agency sponsored by DHSC; responsible for infectious-disease and other health threats, with some UK-wide and many England-specific functions.

Organization profile

Organization type
Government public-health executive agency
Headquarters / base
London, United Kingdom
Geographic scope
National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-25.

Medical focus

Health protectionInfectious diseases

Activities

SurveillanceEmergency preparedness

Population served

Health professionalsPolicy makersResearchers

Institutional relationships

Where this organization fits

Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.
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