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How planning can shape healthier communities across Wales

A new research report has found that Local Development Plans (LDPs) offer a key opportunity to ensure that the planning system supports the health and wellbeing of people and communities across Wales.

Drop in new HIV cases amid record HIV testing, prevention and treatment in Wales

Data published today shows a 20 per cent drop in new HIV cases in Wales last year. At the same time more people than ever before, have been tested for HIV in Wales, and prescriptions for prevention medication are at their highest level since it was introduced.

Deprivation and late-stage diagnosis continue to play a major role in mouth cancer data.

A new analysis from Public Health Wales has shown that deprivation continues to play a major role in both the incidence and survival rates of mouth cancer across Wales. 

Health risk from high potency synthetic opioids and cannabinoids highlighted by Welsh drug testing service

Health experts at Public Health Wales are warning of the continuing dangers posed by highly potent synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, in the latest annual report from the Welsh Emerging Drug Identification Service (WEDINOS). 

Priority actions to protect health and ease service pressures this winter

A new report by Public Health Wales brings together the latest evidence, behavioural insights and practical tools to support health and care colleagues and services in preparing for the winter months. 

Public Health Wales Publishes Blueprint for Stronger, Fairer International Health Partnerships

Designing and funding international health partnerships in ways that support equity, shared learning and sustainability is critical to ensuring the programmes are effective in the longer term. 

Cancer incidence inequality gap in Wales unchanged over two decades

New figures published by the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) at Public Health Wales show that people living in the most deprived areas of Wales continue to experience higher rates of cancer than those in the least deprived areas. 

Eligible groups urged to get vaccinated as flu season starts early

Public Health Wales is urging all eligible groups particularly those aged 65 and over and residents in care homes, to get vaccinated as soon as possible following evidence that flu is circulating earlier than usual in Wales.

Flu vaccine urged to reduce the risk of serious illness for vulnerable people

Public Health Wales is urging people with long-term health conditions to take up their flu vaccination this winter to help protect them from serious illness.

Cancer Patients Recover Faster with Cardiff's Prehab2Rehab Programme

A new report has found that cancer patients who take part in a programme to prepare them for surgery, spend on average three fewer days in hospital.