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1,339 people lost their lives to a drug-related death in Scotland in 2020, according to an annual report from the National Records of Scotland

The Public Health and Sustainable Partnership group, hosted by Public Health Scotland, carried out a Health Impact Assessment to understand whether people’s health was improved by changing road space for motor vehicles to other uses.

A new report shows there were sharp inequalities in visiting green and open space in spring 2021, preventing some people from experiencing the mental health benefits associated with use of outdoor space.

There have been 17 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland between 23 May 2022 and 16 June.

With latest statistics showing a decline in vaccine uptake rates among teenagers, Public Health Scotland is encouraging young people to take up the offer of their routine vaccines at school.

Our COVID-19 daily dashboard has been updated to include data on vaccinations received by individuals 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.

With concern that surging costs will result in more people living in poverty and widen the health inequalities gap, PHS welcomes the new Scottish Government Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

Figures published today show there have been 79 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional case since our last...

Public Health Scotland welcomes the launch of the new Scottish Government and COSLA Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan: 'Creating Hope Together'.