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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 measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026
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UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness
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STIs fall with syphilis among gay and bisexual men lowest in a decade
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Salmonella cases in England at a decade high
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UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England
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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
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