The FNHA plans, designs, manages and funds the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in BC.
These community-based services are largely focused on health promotion and disease prevention – such as: The FNHA strives to improve First Nations health outcomes and close the gaps that exist between First Nations people in BC and the rest of the provincial population.
[4] The FNHA serves both the urban and rural First Nations population that includes 203 communities throughout the province.
On October 1, 2013 the FNHA completed the second phase transfer of federal programs and services from Health Canada.
[5][6] Drinking water advisories include Boil Water Advisory (BWA), Do Not Consume (DNC), and Do Not Use (DNU) are put in place by the FNHA's Environmental Public Health Services (EPHS).