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Independent review announced into response to Llwynhendy TB outbreak

Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) have announced that they have jointly commissioned an external review of the response to the Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Llwynhendy area. 

Public Health Wales urges eligible people in Wales to have their flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations

The NHS in Wales begins its biggest ever national winter vaccinations programme.

Week 76: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The latest survey results have been released by Public Health Wales.

More at risk of poor health outcomes from Brexit after pandemic increases vulnerability

A new report highlights Wales’ vulnerability to any negative impacts of Brexit on the nation’s health and wellbeing following the Coronavirus pandemic

Climate change and health in Wales survey

Public Health Wales NHS Trust and Bangor University are carrying out a national telephone survey to understand people’s views on climate change and health in Wales. 

Improvement Cymru launches new strategy to support improvements in patient safety across health and care in Wales

Today on World Patient Safety Day, Improvement Cymru, Public Health Wales, launches a new strategy ‘Achieving Quality and Safety Improvement’

Week 74: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

Field epidemiologists find social media useful tool during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has seen field epidemiologists from around the world take to Twitter to accelerate advancements in the specialism.

Survey reveals more than two thirds of Welsh adults would have both flu and COVID-19 vaccines together this year

A survey commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed that just over two thirds of adults in Wales (70 per cent) would happily accept a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time this year

Closing educational engagement gap for young carers is key to improving health and wellbeing of future generations

A new study, published by Public Health Wales today evidences the negative impact that caring responsibilities have on educational participation in those aged 16-22,