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Wide inequalities in cancer death rates in Wales remain - with no recent improvement

New official statistics from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) show that cancer remains the leading cause of mortality in Wales, accounting for a quarter of all deaths in 2024. 

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, mutual learning, and benefits of international partnerships over the previous two years.  

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.

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 farm visits.

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 Unit (WCISU).

Survey reveals that people in Wales believe that primary care services should support non-medical issues

A new survey has found that 80 per cent of people in Wales believe primary care services (e.g. community pharmacies, optometrists, dentists and GP surgeries) have a role in supporting people with everyday issues like diet, housing and staying physically active. 

Public Health Wales welcomes ban on disposable vapes

Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June.

Farm visitors urged to think about hygiene as Cowbridge farm outbreak reaches 89 cases

Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June.

Public Health Wales urges eligible people to come forward for their COVID-19 spring vaccination

Public Health Wales is urging eligible people in Wales to have their free COVID-19 spring vaccination to protect them against serious illness.  

Unified strategy needed to drive Public Health Research collaboration in Wales

A robust Academic Public Health Research (APHR) environment in Wales is crucial for addressing population health challenges.