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After almost 3 years as Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, Angela Leitch is retiring from the organisation. Angela will remain in post until her successor takes up the role.

Angela Leitch, Chief Executive, Public Health Scotland, confirms that suicide prevention is a priority for Public Health Scotland (PHS).

A report analysing suicide among young people in Scotland report highlights that suicide was the leading cause of death among children and young adults, accounting for one in four (25. 7%) lives lost, during the period 2011 to 2020.

Figures published today show there have been 85 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional case since our last report on 30 August 2022.

Figures published today show there have been 77 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 16 August 2022.

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.

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.