About us

• WHO CC Work plan
• Staff directory
• Teams
• Resources

In March 2018, the Policy and International Health Directorate of Public Health Wales was designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being.

The WHO Collaborating Centre develops, collects and shares information and tools on how best to invest in better health, reduce inequalities and build stronger and more resilient communities in Wales, Europe and Worldwide. For more information about the WHO CC see our work plan.

The Directorate consists of two closely aligned Divisions: Public Health Policy and International Health. The Wales Violence Prevention Unit, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub and the multi-sectoral Early Action Together teams are also hosted with the WHO Collaborating Centre. Working also with other Directorates in Public Health Wales and our academic and other partners we help ensure that local, national and international learning on investing for health and well-being is available throughout our national and global networks and support the development of skill sets necessary to use such knowledge.

Senior Management Team Staff directory

Director of Policy and International Health:

Professor Mark A. Bellis, OBE

Head of Policy, Deputy Director

Dr Sumina Azam

Head of International Health, Deputy Director

Dr Mariana Dyakova

Business & Governance Manager:

Tracy Black

Senior Public Health Specialist:

Dr Rebecca Hill

Programme Director for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES):

Joanne Hopkins