Health Protection Service

Welcome to the Health Protection Service (HPS).

The HPS manages risks and implements strategies regarding the prevention of, and timely response to public health events.

In this section:

Our functions

Environmental Health - - Licenses, monitors and enforces public health regulations, including food safety, cooling towers and warm water systems; safety of recreation water and drinking water; and other factors that may impact upon public health. From 1 January 2007, tobacco and smoke free regulatory functions moved from the Health Protection Service to the Office of Regulatory Services.
Communicable Disease Control - Monitors and reduces the spread of communicable diseases in the ACT.
Radiation Safety provides for the protection of the health and safety of people and for the protection of property and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation.
Pharmaceutical Services promotes the safe use of medicines in the ACT community. Administers, monitors and conducts inspections to control medicines and poisons in the Territory.
ACT Government Analytical Laboratory (ACTGAL) provides a broad range of analytical services for drugs and poisons in toxicological investigations, police seizures, monitoring of air quality, and microbiological testing of food and water.
Veterinary surgeons board - The Health Protection Service currently provides secretariat support to the ACT Veterinary Surgeons Board (the board). The Board is a statutory body established to regulate veterinary practice in the ACT.

After hours emergencies

For after hours emergencies phone (02) 6205 1700.

Alerts

If you're a member of the general public or a health professional, visit the Alerts section of this website for the latest information published by the Health Protection Service on pressing health matters of importance to you.