News
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Wide inequalities in cancer death rates in Wales remain – with no recent improvement
New official statistics from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) show that cancer remains the leading cause of death in Wales, accounting for over a quarter of all […]
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Setting out a new vision to strengthen public health research in Wales
A new vision has been published to help build a stronger public health research system in Wales. It aims to improve population health, reduce health inequalities and generate the evidence […]
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Public Health Wales urges public to take precautions as dry conditions increase wildfire risk
A major incident has been declared by emergency services responding to a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain. Firefighters from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at […]
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Public Health Wales welcomes Chief Medical Officer’s call for a shift to a prevention-first approach to health
The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report, published today, has called for a shift to a prevention first approach to health and highlights that successful prevention initiatives have demonstrated the potential […]
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New study demonstrates effectiveness of flu vaccine in children
New information from a study* published today shows that the influenza vaccination this year offers significant protection and is particularly effective against hospitalisation among 2-17 year olds. The vaccine is 72 […]
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New Making Every Contact Count Level 2 e-learning module – sign up today!
Every conversation you have is a chance to make a difference. Public Health Wales is excited to launch a new interactive Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2 eLearning module. […]
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Warning over harms of opioids as they continue to be biggest cause of drugs deaths in Wales
New figures from Public Health Wales show that opioids continue to drive the majority of drug misuse deaths in Wales, prompting renewed warnings about the significant harms associated with these […]
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Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this new year
The benefits of giving up smoking are being highlighted in a new Public Health Wales campaign, aiming to help people make 2026 the year they quit smoking for good. As […]
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Public Health Wales supporting introduction of world-first health impact assessments
Following the introduction of the Senedd’s Health Impact Assessment regulations last year, which mandates certain public bodies in Wales to carry out Health Impact Assessments (HIAs), Public Health Wales is […]
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Public Health Wales awarded funding for new project to support health through creative arts
Public Health Wales has been awarded a £20,000 grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Creative Communities programme to run a new project called Cynefin: A Creative Health Review […]