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A Scotland where everybody thrives
Our strategic plan reaffirms our purpose as Scotland’s national public health body; continuing to work to prevent disease, prolong healthy life and promote health and wellbeing across the country.
Reporting on viral respiratory diseases in Scotland
Each Thursday, we publish our surveillance report and the accompanying interactive dashboard is updated. Together, these provide comprehensive epidemiological information on respiratory infection activity across Scotland.
The role of prevention in public health
Helping to improve lives for Scotland’s communities by stopping issues from developing in the first place is a key part of our work. Find out more about the role of prevention in Scotland’s public health using our online guide.
Measles in Scotland
As measles cases continue to increase across other parts of the UK and Europe, we’re working with health boards to closely monitor the number of cases in Scotland. Weekly updates will be published on Thursdays.
Featured publications
Early entry into early learning and childcare and children's developmental outcomes
An evidence review review about the effect of experiencing non-parental childcare below the age of 36 months on children’s cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural development.
Transport poverty: a public health issue
A briefing that outlines the causes of transport poverty within and beyond the transport system and details how transport poverty can influence health and health inequalities.