To mark the 175th anniversary of the first Medical Officer of Health (now known as a Director of Public Health - DPH), we have commissioned a series of interviews with the Association of Directors of Public Health, exploring the varied and invaluable role of a DPH.

We wanted to mark this important milestone by recognising the rich heritage and community of which directors are an important part and acknowledge the important role they continue to play in contributing to the future of protecting and improving the public’s health.