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Public Health Wales statement on mpox

Public Health Wales can confirm that there are no cases of Clade I mpox currently reported in Wales, nor any other variant.

New animation shows benefits of using Wellbeing Economy approach in Wales

A new animation produced by the Policy and International Health Directorate, a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre at Public Health Wales explains the concept of the Wellbeing Economy and its approach and application in Wales, in an easy to understand format. 

Permanent appointment of Executive Director of Quality and Nursing

Public Health Wales are pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Birchall as Executive Director of Quality and Nursing at Public Health Wales on a permanent basis.

STI Cases Climb in Wales: Increases in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Reported

The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses jumped by 27% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 5,292 cases. Similarly, syphilis diagnoses saw a 20% increase, with 507 cases reported, marking a 17% rise from the previous peak in 2019. 

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.