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Regulations to restrict the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will be laid in the Senedd today, marking a crucial step in Wales’ fight against rising obesity levels.

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles will today set out new standards and expectations for high-quality and safe maternity and neonatal services in Wales.

A dedicated women's health research centre opening this April will provide vital evidence to improve healthcare for women in Wales.

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has confirmed almost £28m to repair the damaged Princess of Wales Hospital roof and re-open wards at the hospital.

Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden was in Belfast this week to learn more about a successful pioneering approach which is helping to reduce the number of children entering care and is now being piloted in Wales.

The 50-day winter challenge to help more people return home from hospital is showing promising results, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has said.

Five innovative projects across Wales and Northern Ireland have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Professor Isabel Oliver has been appointed as’ the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles, said:

The Welsh public are being urged to visit their local pharmacies for free advice and treatment for a wide range of illnesses, as new figures reveal more than 400,000 people used the common ailments service in the last 12 months.

Wales will take part in the largest ever UK wide pandemic response exercise this Autumn.

Wales is the first in the UK to have set up a group bringing government, employers and trade unions together to improve ways of working for staff in the social care sector.