International and UK partnerships for public health in Wales
In order to share Welsh expertise, experience and skills internationally, and to bring learning back to Wales, the International Health Team links with a variety of organisations in Wales, the UK and internationally.
International partners
World Health Organisation
There has been a long-standing collaboration between Wales, Public Health Wales and the WHO, strengthening know-how, capacity and international cooperation for improving wellbeing and health equity, preventing and tackling threats to people and society; and achieving sustainable inclusive growth.
EuroHealthNet
EuroHealthNet is a non-profit partnership of organisations, agencies and statutory bodies working to contribute to a healthier Europe by promoting health and health equity between and within European countries. Public Health Wales is a member of EuroHealthNet with a seat on its Executive Board.
The International Association of National Public Health Institutes
IANPHI links and strengthens the government agencies responsible for public health. IANPHI improves the world’s health by leveraging the experience and expertise of its member institutes to build robust public health systems. Public Health Wales is a full member of IANPHI and, until May 2021, held the Chair of IANPHI’s European Regional Network.
UK partners
Global Health Partnerships (formally THET)
THET is a specialist global health organisation that educates, trains and supports health workers through global health partnerships, strengthening health systems and enabling people in low and middle income countries to access essential healthcare.
Faculty of Public Health
We collaborate closely with the UK Faculty of Public Health, taking part in its Global Health Committee and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on Europe and others.
Welsh Government
Welsh Government International promotes and protects the interests of Wales within the UK, Europe and internationally. Working with partners in Wales and beyond we undertake activities to raise the profile and influence of Wales as a place to live, visit, study and do business.
Hub Cymru Africa
Hub Cymru Africa is a collaboration bringing together the work of Wales Africa Community Links, the Wales and Africa Health Links Network, the Sub Saharan Advisory Panel, Fair Trade Wales and the Wales International Development Hub. Hub Cymru Africa is hosted by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs.