Person to person spread of swine flu resistant to Tamiflu

20 November 2009
The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has found person-to-person spread of a strain of swine flu resistant to Tamiflu within a South Wales hospital.

Health advice following flooding

20 November 2009
The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has issued guidance on what measures should be taken to reduce health risks in the event of a flood.

Swine influenza daily update: 20 November 2009

20 November 2009
A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

NPHS responds to climate change consultation

20 November 2009
The NPHS has recently responded to the Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation on its proposed Climate Change Strategy for Wales.

NPHS publishes first antimicrobial usage in primary care report

18 November 2009
The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has published its first report on the use of antibiotics in primary care in Wales on European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

Healthy snack awards held in Caerphilly

16 November 2009
More than 20 Caerphilly borough organisations received “Gold Standard Healthy Snack Awards” at a ceremony organised by Caerphilly Local Public Health Team.

Reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter

16 November 2009
The NPHS is supporting the Health Protection Agency’s campaign to remind people to have fossil fuel and wood burning appliances checked by an engineer before winter sets in.


Last updated: 20/11/2009