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New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd.

Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, helping more than 100,000 children eat more vegetables and make healthier food choices.

Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer.  

Real improvements have been made to child and adolescent mental health services provided to people living in the heart of the South Wales Valleys.

Improvements in waiting times and the leadership of Hywel Dda University Health Board have been recognised by the Welsh Government.

Changes to improve how ambulances respond to 999 emergency calls will help to save more lives and improve people’s outcomes.

Strengthening the role of GPs in Wales will be vital in improving patient healthcare and tackling NHS waiting lists.

Real-time insights will be shared by health boards across Wales to celebrate the breadth of care and thousands of dedicated staff across the NHS.

North Wales’ health board is making progress under special measures but will remain under the highest level of support. 

A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales.

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles is in India this week to reaffirm and strengthen Wales’ healthcare links with the country.