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People in Scotland are less likely to die from cancer, with the risk falling by 12% over the past decade. The new report provides the latest insights into cancer mortality in Scotland,

As the festive period gets underway, Public Health Scotland is urging people to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones to help reduce the spread of flu.

Following a detailed review by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the UK’s independent expert group on vaccines, Public Health Scotland (PHS) has been working with the Scottish Government and colleagues across NHS Boards to make some changes to Scotland’s childhood vaccination programme.

View the JCVI advice on COVID-19 spring 2026 vaccination programmes

New data published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides clear evidence that this year’s vaccine is doing a good job of preventing severe flu.

New figures from National Records of Scotland show that life expectancy in Scotland has increased in the latest three-year period (2022–2024)*. Life expectancy remains similar to pre-pandemic levels and continues to be lower than in other UK nations.  Males and females living in Scotland’s most deprived areas can expect to live around 13. 2 and 10. 5 fewer years, respectively, than those living in our least deprived areas.

Flu activity continues to increase in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has published its latest annual human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation report, which shows that uptake remains lower than rates seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Scotland is recruiting three new members to join our Board.