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Revisit the day: the Welsh Public Health Conference 2026
On Tuesday 13 October, over 350 delegates joined us for the Welsh Public Health Conference in Glamorgan Cricket, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Partners from the public, private, academic and third sectors […]
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More than one in five year 11 boys in Wales report gambling in the past week
New findings from the Secondary School Children’s Health and Well-being Dashboard, published by Public Health Wales in partnership with The School Health Research Network (SHRN) at Cardiff University funded by […]
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Public Health Wales Statement on Module 6 Report of the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry
Public Health Wales welcomes the report from Module 6 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry and its considerations of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on care homes and adult care […]
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River Taff pollution incident
Public Health Wales is working with Natural Resources Wales on the pollution incident affecting a tributary of the River Taff. A Public Health Wales spokesperson said: “Kerosene vapours may […]
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Investing in prevention can save lives and strengthen Wales’s future
Urgent action is needed to increase and protect investment in prevention, according to a new Public Health Wales report, which warns that health systems continue to spend too little on […]
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Strong public support in Wales for making healthier food and drink the easier choice
A new survey from Public Health Wales shows strong support among people in Wales for making healthier food and drink the default option – promoting healthier options, while putting less […]
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Flu vaccine prevented over 800 hospital admissions in Wales last winter
Routine flu vaccination is estimated to have prevented more than 800 flu-related hospital admissions in Wales last winter. Public Health Wales estimates that, without vaccination, 50 per cent more people […]
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Report identifies risk factors for young people’s mental health and well-being
Issues such as poor sleep, being bullied, negative body image, friendship difficulties and academic pressure are all linked to worse mental health and well-being among young people in Wales. That’s […]
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More than 3,000 fewer young people in Wales reporting regular vaping, data shows
New data from the Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) Student Health and Well-being Survey shows a significant fall in vaping among children and young people in Wales compared with 2023. […]
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PCB testing for communities living near contaminated land
Public Health Wales supports the Welsh Government’s view that historical contaminated land in Wales should be addressed as a priority and we acknowledge the concerns of local communities affected by […]