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Quick-time referrals speeding up cancer diagnosis in Wales

New clinics in Wales are helping to diagnose patients with concerning symptoms more quickly as part of nationwide work to cut cancer waiting times.

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Spring rollout of boosters begins in Wales this week

Spring Covid-19 booster vaccinations are being rolled out in Wales from this week.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan uses new robotic surgery technology at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
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National robotic assisted surgery programme to be established in Wales

A national robotic-assisted surgery programme allowing surgeons to perform complex procedures with more precision and control is being introduced in Wales, the Health Minister has announced.

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Wales sends medical supplies to support Ukraine

The first shipment of medical supplies including ventilators, bandages and face masks is being despatched from Wales today to support the people of Ukraine.

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Infected blood: Deadline approaching for financial support

Families members bereaved as a result of NHS contaminated blood who have not yet come forward have until the end of the month to qualify for backdated payments.

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New endometriosis nurses to improve awareness and diagnosis in Wales

Specialist endometriosis nurses have been appointed in each Health Board in Wales to improve services for the chronic condition which affects one in ten women.

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New funding to increase defibrillator access in Wales

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced a further £500k to improve community access to defibrillators.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy for 2022 published

Work is in progress to integrate Wales’ COVID-19 vaccination rollout with existing immunisation programmes, the Health Minister has announced.

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Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data

The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (Thursday, 17 February).

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New eye care facilities will help cut waiting time

Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has welcomed progress on new eye care facilities which will increase the number of patients receiving eye care treatment and cut waiting times.

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Thousands to benefit from antiviral medicine in Wales

Thousands of people in Wales will have access to a new antiviral medicine which can significantly reduce their risk of being admitted to hospital with COVID-19.

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Wastewater programme expanded across Wales

A Welsh Government-led programme to test wastewater for COVID-19 has been expanded to cover all Welsh health boards and local authorities across 48 sites.