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Latest monkeypox update - Scotland

Figures published today show there have been 71 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 9 August 2022.

  • Health protection
12 August 2022

Update on poliovirus in Scotland

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has been working with NHS boards on a precautionary basis to ensure optimal vaccine coverage and protection against polio and advising the public to ensure polio vaccines are up to date. There are no immediate plans to run a similar catch up programme in Scotland at this time. Scotland has high vaccination uptake rates for all childhood immunisations and the JCVI has not advised the need for an IPV booster campaign outside of London.

  • Health protection
12 August 2022

Employers given tools to understand and improve mental health of workers

A free online platform offering practical ways to boost mental health in the workplace is now available for employers. The resource includes face-to-face training opportunities,...
  • Mental health
11 August 2022

Director Appointment: Strategic Planning and Performance

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kellet as its new Director of Strategic Planning and Performance.  Michael will join PHS on a...
  • Corporate information
09 August 2022

Latest update on monkeypox in Scotland

Figures published today show there have been 67 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 2 August 2022.

  • Conditions and diseases
  • Immunisations
  • Sexual health
05 August 2022

Detailed insight into drug-related deaths in Scotland seeks to inform collective response

In-depth analysis into drug-related deaths that were experienced in Scotland in 2017 and 2018 has been published by Public Health Scotland (PHS) today, providing insight into the...
  • Drugs
26 July 2022

Update on Non A-E Hepatitis investigation in Scotland

Two new UK research papers explain the likely causes of sudden onset hepatitis seen in children aged 10 and under, is due to co-infection with adenovirus 41F and a second virus AAV2

  • Conditions and diseases
25 July 2022

Latest monkeypox update

Figures published today show there have been 54 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional three cases since our last report on 18 July 2022.

  • Health protection
22 July 2022

Poliovirus detected in sewage in London

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with NHS boards on a precautionary basis to ensure optimal vaccine coverage and protection against polio and advising the public to ensure polio vaccines are up to date. This particularly applies to parents of young children who may have missed an immunisation opportunity.

  • Immunisations
20 July 2022

Genomic sequencing used to investigate university halls outbreak in new study

A new study from Public Health Scotland in collaboration with the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, published today, investigates a large outbreak of COVID-19 among students resident at university accommodation in Scotland at the start of the autumn 2020 term.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)
19 July 2022