Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales

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Logo of Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales is a national public health agency in Wales, part of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. It was established to protect and improve the health and well-being of the population of Wales, and to reduce health inequalities.

History

Public Health Wales was established on 1 October 2009 as part of the reorganization of the NHS in Wales. It brought together a number of public health functions and services that were previously delivered by different organizations.

Functions

Public Health Wales has a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Monitoring the health of the population and identifying health trends.
• Providing evidence-based advice and information to the public and healthcare professionals.
• Developing and implementing public health policies and programs.
• Conducting research to improve public health outcomes.
• Delivering health protection services, including immunization and screening programs.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors.

Structure

Public Health Wales is governed by a Board, which is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization. The Chief Executive is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization.

Key Areas of Work

Public Health Wales focuses on several key areas, including:

• Health protection, which involves preventing and responding to infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
• Health improvement, which includes initiatives to promote healthy living and prevent chronic diseases.
• Health intelligence, which involves collecting and analyzing data to inform public health decisions.
• Research and development, which supports innovation and evidence-based practice in public health.

Collaborations

Public Health Wales works closely with a range of partners, including the Welsh Government, local authorities, the NHS, and community organizations. It also collaborates with international public health agencies to address global health challenges.

Related pages

• National Health Service (NHS)
• Public health
• Welsh Government
• Health protection