Public Health Wales is aware of the case of Clade I Mpox reported in England. We can confirm that there are no Mpox Clade I cases currently reported in Wales.
New research from Public Health Wales and Bangor University, highlights how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are experienced across generations. The study published in Child Protection and Practice, analysed data collected from 294 fathers aged 18 to 69 years in a Welsh prison.
The latest annual reports on the dental public health programmes delivered by NHS Community Dental Services in Wales have shown that the programmes have recovered well from the pause during the pandemic.
More than 650,000 babies have benefited from the newborn hearing screening programme in Wales, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.
Physical activity among secondary school pupils in Wales has increased, reversing a decline that started in 2017. It is now comparable to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data on pupils in Wales from the results of the Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) health and well-being survey released today.
Public Health Wales has undertaken a further health risk assessment of air quality data collected at the Spittal School monitoring station, covering the period between 27th August and 30th September 2024.
From 9 October, people aged 50 in Wales will become eligible for bowel screening through the NHS. Those registered with a GP will automatically receive a free bowel screening test kit every two years.
Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.
Flu can be life threatening for people with certain health conditions. That’s why Public health experts in Wales are encouraging those who are clinically at risk to ensure they get vaccinated against the flu as well as COVID-19 this autumn.
A rapid review of the existing literature looking at the effectiveness of smoking cessation measures that were specifically targeted at people living with depression and/or anxiety, has shown a mixed picture.