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Dr Giri Shankar awarded honorary MBE

Professional Lead for Health Protection at Public Health Wales, Dr Giri Shankar, has been awarded an honorary MBE by Her Majesty in recognition of his services to public health in Wales.

Addressing young people's employment challenges important for good health after pandemic

A new series of reports that focuses on the effects of Coronavirus on employment in Wales, has been published today (27.05.2021) by Public Health Wales.

WHO Health in Europe podcast: Tackling health inequities to build fairer, healthier societies

In the latest episode of ‘Health in Europe’, WHO Europe speaks with Dr Tracey Cooper, chief executive of Public Health Wales about health equity and the need for governments and policy makers to bridge gaps to equity to strengthen the eventual recovery from the pandemic.

Survey reveals people's mental and physical health declined during pandemic

In results from the latest national public engagement survey, 42 per cent of people surveyed thought their mental health is worse now than it was before the pandemic.

Public Health Wales appoints new National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research

Public Health Wales, Wales’ National Public Health Institute, has appointed Iain Bell as the new National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research.

Learning from the community response to COVID-19 in Wales

National survey to hear from volunteers and those who have informally given up their time to help their communities respond to COVID-19.

Public Health Wales statement on JCVI advice on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Richard Roberts, Head of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) at Public Health Wales, said:

Public Health Wales Board changes

In March, the Minister for Health and Social Services made two announcements concerning Public Health Wales’ Board membership.

Swansea Bay to support new UK trial for COVID-19 vaccine

Swansea Bay University Health Board and Public Health Wales are looking for volunteers to participate in the latest clinical trial studying a vaccine against COVID-19. 

Public Health Wales statement on safety concerns with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Public Health Wales supports the expert scientific advice of UK expert groups that the benefits of vaccination with all COVID-19 vaccines in use continue to outweigh the risks of COVID-19.