Explained in plain English
What is a health board?
In Wales, health boards are responsible for planning and delivering healthcare services for specific geographical areas, including hospitals, GPs, and community care. They work closely with organisations like Public Health Wales to manage outbreaks such as the hepatitis A incident in Barry, ensuring local health needs are met and public health protected.
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Barry's hepatitis A outbreak, active since May, is still being managed by officialsThis explainer came from a news story
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