Public health news
Measles: Protect yourself, your family and your community
Measles cases have been increasing across the West Midlands.
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Test to protect: Know your risk this World TB Day
On World TB Day (March 24th), Birmingham City Council is urging communities in the city to understand their risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB) and how to protect themselves and their loved ones.
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New Director of Public Health appointed for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has appointed a new Director of Public Health.
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Government announces 3% boost to the public health grant for Birmingham in 2025/26
Birmingham’s annual settlement to fund public health services has been announced to be £108 million in 2025/26. This confirms an increase to the existing annual public health grant of 3%.
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Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day
Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Birmingham this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day.
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Birmingham supports HIV Testing Week with an awareness and testing campaign for blood-borne viruses
A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by Birmingham City Council, University Hospitals Birmingham and other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February.
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City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, are launching campaign in February to help persuade people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for healthier alternatives.
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City council addresses community experiences around clinical care in new pregnancy and infant mortality report
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, publish a report highlighting the lived experiences and recommendations to make healthier choices in women’s pregnancy.
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Fast Track City partners unveils ‘Red Ribbons’ AIDS and HIV Memorial
Birmingham’s Fast Track City partners are set to unveil a memorial to honour those lost to AIDS and living with HIV.
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Dr David Nabarro headline speaker at international summit on sustainable food futures at Birmingham 2022
Trade summit focussed on healthy and sustainable food futures to take place at UK House.
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Birmingham City Council develop communication campaign to support disadvantaged communities
The council’s Public Health Division have developed a communication and engagement campaign to further support BAME, disabled and LGBT communities across the city during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham
It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update - 26 February 2020
Birmingham City Council continues to work closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation and prepare for escalation.
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Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February
Birmingham residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.
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Birmingham joins Partnership for Health Cities
Birmingham City Council announces new plans to increase safe and active mobility for all citizens as part of a global network of cities
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Henry Dimbleby launches Birmingham Food Conversation
Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the Birmingham Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.
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Funding awarded to Birmingham to help those affected by alcohol
Efforts in Birmingham to increase the number of people accessing free support for alcohol problems have received a boost following a funding award from Public Health England
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New Director of Public Health appointed
A national strategic advisor to Public Health England has been appointed as Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council.
