Public Health Wales reviews air quality data near Withyhedge
Public Health Wales have reviewed the air quality monitoring data provided to us and our initial public health assessment of that data does not give us any reason to change our advice.
Parents reminded of MMR importance as Gwent measles cases rise to 17
Public health officials are reminding parents and carers to ensure that their children are fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine, as cases in the Gwent measles outbreak rise to 17.
Official statistics show skin cancer remains most common cancer in Wales
The most common form of cancer diagnosed in Wales in 2020 was still non-melanoma skin cancer, despite a 17 per cent drop in diagnoses since 2019 associated with restrictions during the pandemic.
Public Health Wales continues to advocate for urgent action on air monitoring
Public Health Wales recognise that local people are very concerned about the odours around the landfill site at Withyhedge. We continue to call for improved air quality data to be provided, to allow us to make a health risk assessment of the site. This is in addition to our original recommendation that urgent action was taken to address the source of the odours.
Home testing and treatment for blood borne viruses available in Wales
As the Infected Blood Inquiry report is published, we would like to remind people that there is a free home testing service in Wales that you can use to test for blood borne viruses.
Blood test in pregnancy means fewer anti-D injections required
Around 2,000 fewer women in Wales will need to have an anti-D injection during their pregnancy, thanks to a new cell-free fetal DNA testing programme being launched today.
Study reveals mixed evidence on prehabilitation interventions for surgical waiting lists
A Public Health Wales study exploring prehabilitation interventions has identified that more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness for improving patients’ health whilst waiting for surgery.
Public Health Wales has announced that it will focus its research onto six priority areas, to coincide with the long term strategy and Research and Evaluation strategy it launched last year.