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Who funds them?
Public Health Wales, like other NHS bodies across the UK, is primarily funded by the Welsh Government through its health and social services budget. This allows them to manage outbreaks like the hepatitis A one in Barry, provide public health advice, and offer vaccinations, all crucial for protecting community health.
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Barry's hepatitis A outbreak, active since May, is still being managed by officialsQuestions this opens up
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