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  • Latest update on monkeypox cases in Scotland

    • 15 July 2022
    • News stories
    • Conditions and diseases
    • Health protection
    • Immunisations

    Figures published today show there have been 46 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional two cases since our last report on 12 July 2022.

  • Public Health Scotland shares digital success

    • 16 March 2022
    • News stories
    • Corporate information

    Public Health Scotland showcased examples of innovative digital solutions and updated on its Digital and Data Strategy at the Future Scot’s Health and Care Transformation 2022 event.

  • Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties

    • 09 December 2021
    • News stories
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks that are being linked to Christmas parties, particularly those caused by Omicron, Public Health Scotland is urging people to defer such parties at this time.

  • Senior Leadership Team Announcement

    • 17 May 2022
    • News stories
    • Corporate information
    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...
  • Our statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

    • 09 September 2022
    • News stories
    • Corporate information

    Public Health Scotland Chief Executive, Angela Leitch has expressed her sadness on behalf of PHS at the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

  • New Chief Executive Appointment

    • 14 December 2022
    • News stories
    • Corporate information
    Public Health Scotland (PHS) has appointed a new Chief Executive who will join the organisation in the Spring. Announcing the appointment, Angiolina Foster, Chair of Public Health...
  • Minimum unit pricing reduces alcohol-related harm to health

    • 27 June 2023
    • News stories
    • Alcohol

    Public Health Scotland has published the final report on the independent evaluation of the impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland. Evidence shows that MUP has had a positive impact on health outcomes, including addressing alcohol-related health inequalities.

  • Health, wellbeing and equity at the heart of action to tackle the climate emergency

    • 27 September 2023
    • News stories
    • Environmental health
    • Equality
    • Place

    We're pleased to announce the publication of the first Strategic Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability, which marks our commitment to tackling the interconnected challenges of climate change, population health and equity.

  • Recognising International Overdose Awareness Day

    • 31 August 2023
    • News stories
    • Drugs

    On International Overdose Awareness Day, PHS remembers those affected by a drug-related death and highlights our ongoing activity to reduce drug harms in Scotland.

  • Public Health Scotland Welcomes Tobacco and Vaping Framework

    • 22 November 2023
    • News stories
    • Smoking

    Public Health Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s new Tobacco and Vaping Framework, which sets out actions to be taken to create a tobacco-free generation by 2034.