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Public Health Wales launches £1.4 million gambling harms prevention grants programme

Gambling-related harms can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Wales, affecting health, relationships, finances and wellbeing. Preventing these harms and supporting people earlier, in the communities where they live, is essential […]

The first young people in Wales will receive their life-saving Meningitis B vaccination today

The roll out of the life saving Meningitis B vaccine begins in Wales today.  For the first time the vaccination is being offered to young people preparing to start university or residential further education for the first time – a group known to […]

New recommendations published to support cardiovascular disease prevention in Wales 

Public Health Wales has published 12 recommendations to help reduce cardiovascular disease in Wales, building on last year’s Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Plan for Wales: An ABCD Plus approach.   The recommendations which […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps

Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in […]

Public Health advice on drugs and safety

Public Health Wales is reminding people that there is no completely safe way to take illegal drugs. Drug markets are unpredictable, and substances may contain unexpected ingredients, contaminants, or much […]

Updated physical activity guidelines show that increasing movement benefits our health and longevity 

Public Health Wales has welcomed the publication of updated guidelines from the four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of the UK, which highlight the importance of movement and physical activity in helping to prevent and protect […]

From fast food to flood risk: how planning decisions affect our health and wellbeing 

Public Health Wales and the Welsh NHS Confederation have today published a new explainer showing how decisions about housing, transport, green space and food environments are directly influencing the nation’s […]