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The data published today show that PHS has received reports of six new IGAS cases between 5 and 11 December across all age groups in Scotland, with no new reports in children under 10 years since last week’s report. Although increases in GAS have been reported in recent weeks in Scotland, the more serious Invasive GAS (IGAS) infections remain stable and similar to previous years.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) reinforces our support for collective action to tackle GBV and highlights our commitment to progressing gender equality in the workplace.

Surveillance data from PHS show that, while there is an out of season increase in cases of Group A streptococcus being reported in Scotland; numbers are similar to those seen during previous peaks.

New data on GP in-hours activity, from before the COVID-19 pandemic until October of this year, has been published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS).

Public Health Scotland Clinical Coordinator, Chrissie Watters, has been awarded the historic Queen’s Nurse title. Chrissie works in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde SNAP Team.

Infections caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS) have been increasing in Scotland since the beginning of October.

Three new pieces of guidance have been published by Public Health Scotland (PHS) to support local action on suicide prevention. The guidance contains recommendations to help address potential triggers for suicide, reduce access to means and incorporate suicide prevention into local planning and infrastructures.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published the latest findings from the Scottish Burden of Disease (SBOD) study which explores the impact on the annual disease burden of changes to the Scottish population over the next 20 years, taking account of factors such as age and sex.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published the latest data showing the impact of MUP, introduced in Scotland in May 2018, on alcohol sales.