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Coronation Street character's death brings need for cervical screening to national attention

Public Health Wales is encouraging women to attend regular cervical screenings amidst the national attention brought to cervical cancer through the death of beloved Coronation Street character Sinead Osbourne.

International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2019: Are you leadaware?

Lead exposure can have serious detrimental effects on health, especially in children.

Statement on suspected mumps in Cardiff and Cwm Taf

Public Health Wales is urging people to make sure they have received the MMR vaccination as it investigates cases of suspected mumps in universities in Wales.

The Welsh Public Health Conference is almost here

Conference week is here and we are so excited to see you all at the ICC this week! 

The Health Impacts of Brexit: risks of harmful impacts increase whilst chances of positive impacts remain unchanged

A new report looks at evidence that’s emerged since January about the possible real-life effects Brexit could have on people’s health and well-being in Wales, as the chance of a no-deal Brexit on 31 October has increased.

Welsh Public Health Conference - One week to go!

The countdown is on, there's only one week to go until the Welsh Public Health Conference 2019! 

Rules of community engagement: Relinquish your power so that communities can take control

Community engagement that leads to empowerment is good for health.

Knowledge, Research and Information Committee papers published

The Knowledge, Research and Information Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday 09 October 2019.

Welsh athlete with cystic fibrosis gets his flu vaccine ahead of embarking on his latest gruelling challenge

As somebody with a long-term health condition, Josh knows he is vulnerable to infections. At high risk of complications from flu, he needs his annual vaccine to best protect himself. 

Ysgol y Parc receives its National Quality Award
A healthy heritage: 20 years of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes

20 years in existence. 202 National Quality Awards presented to schools in Wales for outstanding health and wellbeing. 2019 finds the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) at an impressive point in its history.