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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

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

Public Health Scotland continues to encourage parents and care-givers to ensure children practice good hand and respiratory hygiene as investigations into cases of sudden onset hepatitis in children have identified a total of 22 cases in Scotland since January 2022.

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

Update to reporting of COVID-19 statistics

Following changes to testing policy in Scotland from 01 May 2022, Public Health Scotland (PHS) has reviewed and updated its approach to publishing information on COVID-19.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)
03 May 2022

Working with the police to improve public health: expansion of digital learning hub

Following the launch of the Public Health Scotland (PHS) ‘Introduction to Public Health’ online learning hub last year, a new section has been added on the role of Police Scotland....
  • Population health
27 April 2022