News
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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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Public Health Wales Statement on Module 3 Report of the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry
Public Health Wales welcomes the report from Module 3 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry and its considerations of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. […]
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Easter Warning: Public Health Wales urges families not to pick up lambs following increase in illness cases
*Filming and interview opportunities below” As families prepare for Easter outings to farms and petting attractions, Public Health Wales is issuing a clear warning: do not pick up, cuddle, or handle […]
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Overall one-year cancer survival rate recovered since pandemic, but long-standing deprivation gaps increase
Official statistics published by the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) at Public Health Wales show that by 2022 one-year cancer survival had recovered to pre-pandemic levels, after falling […]
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Poor health in Wales that prevents people working costs almost £20 billion a year
Ill-health and disability that prevents people from working costs approximately £19.4 billion a year in Wales. That’s according to new findings from Public Health Wales. This cost includes lost working […]
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Sexual Health Test and Post Service review update
Public Health Wales is reviewing its Sexual Health Test and Post Service to ensure the service delivers the best quality of care to the people who use it. As part […]
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New figures show RSV vaccine cuts hospital stays as offer expands to over-80s in Wales
The RSV vaccine lowers the risk of hospitalisation from the virus by 75 per cent, according to a new study from Public Health Wales, working with other UK teams. The […]
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Dental practice leads the way in sustainable healthcare through Greener Primary Care Wales Framework
“People in primary care are showing leadership in responding to perhaps what is the biggest public health challenge of our time…climate change” Keith Reed, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Climate change […]
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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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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 […]