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Leaving the EU has changed the way in which Wales collaborates on global infectious disease preparedness, prevention and response

The Coronavirus pandemic has pushed infectious diseases to the top of government agendas around the world and has substantially influenced how the UK, and therefore Wales collaborates with international partners on infectious diseases, concludes a report from Public Health Wales.  

Our statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

“On behalf of ourselves and Public Health Wales, we express our deep sorrow and sense of real sadness and loss at the news that HM Queen Elizabeth has died.

Evaluation finds Hospital-Based Intervention Effective in Supporting Patients with Violence-Related Injuries

An evaluation of a hospital-based service unique to Wales has found it to be effective in providing increased support for vulnerable patients attending hospital with violence related injuries.

Talking Improvement, a brand new podcast from Improvement Cymru

Improvement Cymru are delighted to launch a brand new podcast series, Talking Improvement, a safe space to talk all things improvement

Understanding Social Prescribing synergies key to improving health and wellbeing for all

A new report published by the Primary Care Division, Public Health Wales, highlights the distinctions and synergies between, physical and mental health services, wellbeing activities and community assets; and social prescribing.

Warning to public that 'prescription' sedatives sold online carry serious health risks

The WEDINOS Annual Report for 2020-21, published by Public Health Wales, has identified that substitutions in the illicit sales of the sedative Diazepam remains alarmingly high, with 57.3 percent of samples submitted not containing any diazepam at all. 

Public urged to stay hydrated after drought declared across South and Mid Wales

Following the driest five-month period in more than 40 years, Natural Resources Wales have extended the drought warning announced earlier this month for Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire, to cover all of South and Mid Wales

Cancer survival statistics updated for Wales

The latest Cancer Survival in Wales statistics published today by the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) at Public Health Wales covering the period 2002-2019 shows a mixed picture. 

Health on the high street - Public Health Wales opens first high street screening centre.

Public Health Wales’ has opened its doors to the first screening centre of its kind on a high street in Wales. 

Public Health Wales urges people to take care in the very hot weather

Experts at Public Health Wales are warning people to take extra care in the very hot weather that is forecast over the next few days.  Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-thirties by Saturday in some parts of Wales.