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Today the Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey marked the start of Children’s Mental Health Week.

A PHS study has found that children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19 than those without the condition - leading to calls for them to be prioritised for vaccination.

Figures published today show there have been 67 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 2 August 2022.

Yesterday (31 October 2021) marked the opening of COP26 – the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, hosted in Glasgow.

Figures published show there have been 34 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 28 June 2022.

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.

PHS is investigating the cause of 11 cases of hepatitis in young children across the central belt of Scotland.

PHS welcomes the Health Foundation’s announcement of the independent review of health and health inequalities in Scotland.

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

As part of our role in protecting health, PHS supports the management of zoonotic disease outbreaks such as avian influenza. Our latest blog discusses the importance of monitoring the outbreak to keep both people and birds safe.