News
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University of Kent students returning to Wales may be offered preventative antibiotics and are advised to be aware of meningitis symptoms
Public Health Wales is advising students who lived in campus accommodation at the University of Kent or visited Club Chemistry nightclub between 5-7 March and who have returned home to […]
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Statement on Meningitis outbreak in Kent
Dr Christopher Johnson, head of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) at Public Health Wales, said: “We are aware of the reports of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent and […]
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Voices of children and families in poverty show importance of creating a healthier future for housing in Wales
Children and families in poverty in Wales are continuing to live in unhealthy homes and it is having a negative impact on their health, development, education, well-being and life chances. Through continued engagement with stakeholders and informed […]
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Wrapped up but still cold at home: Study highlights the struggles low income households face to keep warm and the wide-ranging impacts on health and daily life
Public Health Wales has today published a briefing which shows the impact of home temperatures on the health and well-being of people on a low income. The study was carried out in March 2023 and involved 15 people from low-income households […]
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Public Health Wales highlights urgent health risks from abuse, loneliness and financial struggles in later life.
A new study by Public Health Wales, Bangor University and Liverpool John Moores University has shown how abuse, struggling with finances and loneliness and social isolation in later life increase […]
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WHO re‑designates Public Health Wales Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being
Public Health Wales is celebrating the re-designation of its Policy and International Health Directorate as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being. This reaffirms Wales’ […]
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Bilingual app launched to help people quit smoking in Wales
A new app will offer free, bilingual and personalised support to help people quit smoking for good across Wales. Public Health Wales’ new Help Me Quit (HMQ) mobile app, provides an additional route for people who want to quit with flexible, […]
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Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented Through Lifestyle Changes
Public Health Wales is highlighting the importance of brain health following a review of international evidence showing that up to 45 percent of dementia cases could be prevented. While dementia […]
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Better mental wellbeing linked to better heart health
Better mental wellbeing is linked to improved heart health, with new evidence showing it is associated with lower cardiovascular mortality and reduced risk factors such as high blood pressure and […]
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STATEMENT: Sexual Health Test and Post Service
Following a review, Public Health Wales has identified some operational issues in our Sexual Health Test and Post Service. These include: As soon as we became aware of these issues […]