Public Health Wales statement on Covid-19 UK Public Inquiry Module 1 Report
The Covid-19 Public Inquiry Module 1 final report, which examines resilience and preparedness for the pandemic across the four UK nations, was published today.
New vaccine could save 1,000 babies from hospitalisation every year in Wales
A new “game-changing” vaccination programme will provide protection against the most common childhood respiratory infection for the first time in Wales and the rest of the UK.
Understanding the commercial determinants of health is crucial to help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
International evidence in a new report from Public Health Wales highlights that advertising restrictions, legal age requirements, price increases, and limits on where fast-food outlets can be built can reduce exposure and access to unhealthy products
Importance of MMR vaccination stressed, as Gwent measles outbreak ends
Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure that their children complete their full course of MMR vaccines, as it confirms that the measles outbreak in Gwent which was identified in April 2024 has now concluded.
Public Health Wales reiterates health advice following assessment of air quality data
Public Health Wales is reiterating its advice to residents in the area around the Withyhedge landfill site, following our health risk assessment of air quality data collected between 1 March and 3 April 2024.