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New Non-Executive Directors appointed to Public Health Wales

Two Non-Executive Director (NED) appointments have been made to the Public Health Wales Board by the Minister for Health and Social Services.

February 2022: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

Public Health Wales urges contacts identified in Llwynhendy TB outbreak to attend screening

Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) are urging people who have been contacted as part of the Llwynhendy tuberculosis (TB) outbreak to attend their screening appointments, if they have not already done so.

Advice issued to pregnant women during lambing season

Pregnant women in Wales are being reminded to stay away from animals that are giving or have recently given birth, or that have aborted.  The advice, which also applies to women who may not be sure if they are pregnant, comes during the lambing season in Wales.  The advice is being issued by Public Health Wales due to the risk to pregnancy from infections which can occur in some ewes.

Forthcoming changes to the way we publish Coronavirus information

Public Health Wales is making some changes to the way we publish information on our website and data dashboard.

Flooding advice ahead of Storm Eunice

With a red weather warning for wind put in place, Public Health Wales is urging people across Wales to be vigilant as strong winds caused by Storm Eunice and high tides could lead to possible flooding on Friday.

Pandemic provides opportunities to deliver a collaborative approach to plan for health and wellbeing

Collaboration between policy makers and practitioners in spatial planning with colleagues in health is vital in order to maximise health and well-being opportunities in the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from Public Health Wales.

January 2022: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

Researchers at Public Health Wales and Bangor University call for additional support to build trust in those affected.

Public Health Wales improves surveillance of winter respiratory viruses by testing Coronavirus samples

Public Health Wales, in conjunction with Welsh Government, is rolling out improvements to its surveillance of winter respiratory viruses.