Welcome to the new International Health website
The Public Health Wales International Health Team website launches today! Welcome to the new International Health Team website, hope you find the new site and our reports useful. The International Health Team is part of the Public Health Wales WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC). For information on the WHO CC please see their new website […]
COVID-19 International Horizon Scanning and Learning
– COVID-19 transmission in hospital settings
– COVID-19 impact on physical activity
– COVID-19 and food poverty
– COVID-19 impact on rural areas
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health’s Latest Report
The UK as a global centre for health and health science – a go-to place for all aspects of health The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health’s latest report, titled ‘The UK as a global centre for health and health science – a go-to place for all aspects of health globally’ is now available to […]
Inherit Policy Briefs Launched
Policy guidance for healthier, more equitable and environmentally sustainable societies: time to shift into high gear. Brussels, 4 November 2019 — The problems are clear: chronic diseases are increasing, the environment and climate are under threat, and inequalities are on the rise, with disadvantaged populations likely to suffer most from ill-health and the negative effects of […]
2019 BMA Information Fund now open
The BMA Information Fund is now open for applications. The fund provides health information and educational materials to health-focused organisations in low-income countries. The BMA work in partnership with Health Books International to provide resources that are tailored to the specific education and training needs of health workers operating in low-resource settings. Have a look […]
The Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales Toolkit
Launched in 2014 the International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC) developed the Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales (the Charter). The Charter sets out common values and principles for international work across the NHS based on the four foundations of successful partnerships: 1. Organisational Responsibilities, 2. Reciprocal Partnership Working 3. Good Practice 4. Sound Governance […]
On September 10th the WHO launched first Health Equity Status Report for Europe.
On September 10th the WHO launched first Health Equity Status Report for Europe. The WHO European Health Equity Status Report initiative (HESRi) is being developed as a mechanism to promote and support policy action and commitment for health equity and wellbeing in the European Region. Specifically, the HESRi aims to shift political and policy focus from […]
Joint Action for Health Equity in Europe update – Migration and Health
Dr Gill Richardson is leading the work package on Migration and Health for Wales in the Joint Action for Health Equity in Europe (JAHEE). The JAHEE aims to: Deliver a policy framework with a menu of actions and recommendations for national, regional and local take up and implementation; Develop better policies and improve monitoring, governance, […]
Trial: Resource for parents seeking sanctuary made available in Arabic
The Solihull Approach online tutorial ‘Understanding your child’ was developed by a professional team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, with resources from Harvard Medical School. It is aimed at parents, grandparents and carers of children, and seeks to improve their understanding of their child’s development, as well as enhance relationships. It focuses on […]
A new Guide published to advocate for sustainable investment in well-being and health equity
A new practical guide has been published on ‘How to Make the Case for Investment in Well-being and Health Equity’. This guide is the first product developed under Public Health Wales’ WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being work programme and outlines four key phases on how to synthesize, translate and communicate […]
