Skip to main content

News

 

Updated Withyhedge air quality assessment

Public Health Wales is confirming findings from a further health risk assessment of air quality data collected around the Withyhedge landfill site, covering the period between 3 April and 26 June 2024.

Progress in Wales towards WHO goal of eliminating hepatitis B and C by 2030

Recent findings from the Public Health Wales annual report which examines Trends in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of blood borne viruses in Wales: Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, reveal a noteworthy decline in Hepatitis C diagnoses, reflecting significant progress towards eliminating this public health threat.

Research into flood early warning systems prioritises financial impact rather than health

Existing research into the benefits of flood early warning systems has focused on their impact on tangible losses, such as damage to property, rather than looking at their effectiveness for reducing the negative health impacts of flooding.

Review shows breadth of interventions to reduce obesity prevalence, but high quality evidence is lacking

A review of available literature into settings-based interventions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Staying away from home? Remember to pack one item that could save your life

People staying away from home should always pack a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, public health experts advise.

Strengthen community connections to improve health and wellbeing in Wales

We must protect and promote stronger social connections in a rapidly changing world to improve health and wellbeing for all in Wales, public health experts have advised.  

Public Health Wales statement on Covid-19 UK Public Inquiry Module 1 Report

The Covid-19 Public Inquiry Module 1 final report, which examines resilience and preparedness for the pandemic across the four UK nations, was published today.

pregnant person with dr behind
New vaccine could save 1,000 babies from hospitalisation every year in Wales

A new “game-changing” vaccination programme will provide protection against the most common childhood respiratory infection for the first time in Wales and the rest of the UK.

Understanding the commercial determinants of health is crucial to help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people

International evidence in a new report from Public Health Wales highlights that advertising restrictions, legal age requirements, price increases, and limits on where fast-food outlets can be built can reduce exposure and access to unhealthy products

National conversation opened to help people in Wales prioritise their mental wellbeing

The new Hapus programme aims to inspire people in Wales to take part in activities that protect and improve mental wellbeing.