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Additional case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

An additional case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland. This latest case bring the total number of confirmed cases reported since 23 May to four.

  • Health protection
30 May 2022

Update on the investigation into higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children

Ongoing investigations into cases of sudden onset hepatitis in children aged 10 and under have identified a further 5 cases since our previous report, bringing the total number of cases identified in Scotland to 31.

  • Children
  • Conditions and diseases
  • Health protection
27 May 2022

Additional cases of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

Two additional cases of monkeypox with recent travel history have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases across Scotland to three.

  • Health protection
26 May 2022

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland. The individual is receiving care and treatment appropriate to their condition and contact tracing is underway.

  • Conditions and diseases
  • Health protection
23 May 2022

Latest update on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children

The latest Technical Briefing, published today by UKHSA, highlights that investigations increasingly suggest that adenovirus is one of the leading causes of the higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children.

  • Children
  • Conditions and diseases
  • Health protection
20 May 2022

Redress Scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in residential care in Scotland

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is fully committed to participating in the redress scheme for survivors of abuse in care in Scotland. The NHS has been asked by the Scottish Government...
  • Corporate information
19 May 2022

Director Appointment – Data and Digital Innovation

Public Health Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Heald as Director of Data and Digital Innovation.

  • Corporate information
18 May 2022

Senior Leadership Team Announcement

Public Health Scotland (PHS) would like to congratulate Vicki Bibby, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance on her appointment as Chief Operating Officer with Audit...
  • Corporate information
17 May 2022

Further update on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children

Ongoing investigations into cases of sudden onset hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children aged 10 and under have identified a further four cases since our previous report,...
  • Children
  • Conditions and diseases
  • Health protection
12 May 2022

Digital Health and Care Data Strategy

Please mind the gap In a guest blog for the Scottish Government (SG), Carol Sinclair - a Chief Officer at Public Health Scotland and member of the SG's Digital Health and Care Data...
  • Unclassified
12 May 2022