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Public Health Scotland (PHS) is urging caution, following reports of an increase in fatal and near fatal overdoses in people using heroin in recent weeks.

The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland launches plans to bring about significant change to reduce health inequalities in three of Scotland’s local authority areas - Aberdeen City, North Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.

A new study from Public Health Scotland, in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, shows a 62% reduction in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) related hospitalisations among the eligible age group following introduction of the vaccine.

The PHS Board is delighted to welcome our 2025 Boardroom Apprentice, Oluwagbemileke Taiwo.

New figures published today show that flu is still circulating at high levels in Scotland, although case numbers and hospital admissions have started to decline.

Research is a key part of PHS’s role and is needed to generate and translate evidence underpinning policies and strategies to secure and improve health and healthcare systems.

With flu still circulating at high levels, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is urging those eligible to get their free winter vaccines as soon as possible.

Newly published data show that hospitalisations due to flu continue to rise in Scotland, following sharp increases in flu activity in recent weeks.

Newly published data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in flu-related GP consultations and hospital admissions.

Indicators of flu activity continue to rise steeply among people of all ages in Scotland. As a result, Public Health Scotland is emphasising the importance of people being aware of what they can do to prevent the infection from spreading and causing severe illness to vulnerable people.