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Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this new year

The benefits of giving up smoking are being highlighted in a new Public Health Wales campaign, aiming to help people make 2026 the year they quit smoking for good. As […]

New Making Every Contact Count Level 2 e-learning module – sign up today!

Every conversation you have is a chance to make a difference. Public Health Wales is excited to launch a new interactive Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2 eLearning module. […]

Warning over harms of opioids as they continue to be biggest cause of drugs deaths in Wales

New figures from Public Health Wales show that opioids continue to drive the majority of drug misuse deaths in Wales, prompting renewed warnings about the significant harms associated with these […]

New study demonstrates effectiveness of flu vaccine in children

New information from a study* published today shows that the influenza vaccination this year offers significant protection and is particularly effective against hospitalisation among 2-17 year olds. The vaccine is 72 […]

Public Health Wales welcomes Chief Medical Officer’s call for a shift to a prevention-first approach to health

The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report, published today, has called for a shift to a prevention first approach to health and highlights that successful prevention initiatives have demonstrated the potential […]

Llaw yn dal ffôn sy’n darllen: “Diabetes”. - Hand holding phone reads: "Diabetes"

NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps

Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in […]

NHS Wales diabetes prevention programme cuts risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly a quarter

The All-Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme (AWDPP) is successfully preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes, according to an evaluation report released today by Public Health Wales. Currently, more than 220,000 people […]

New report encourages the expansion of international health partnerships in Wales and showcases international mutual learning for Wales

This latest Progress Report for 2022-2024 on the International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC) demonstrates that it continues to raise the profile of international health activity in Wales, highlighting the achievements, […]

Open farm visitors reminded to take safety precautions when visiting farms.

Ahead of Open Farm Sunday on 8 June 2025, Public Health Wales is reminding visitors to open farms of a few simple steps to help keep people safe when enjoying […]

New report reveals details of stark inequalities in cancer incidence rates across Wales

People in Wales face differences in rates of cancer depending on their housing, job and ethnicity, according to a new study by Public Health Wales’ Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance […]