Public Health Wales
Public Health Wales[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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