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  • Latest update on whooping cough in Scotland

    • 18 July 2024
    • News stories
    • Immunisations

    We've published a new report today on the increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) since the end of 2023 in Scotland. Today’s publication is the first of a new monthly report being introduced for as long as whooping cough continues to circulate at the currently observed levels.

  • PHS urges parents to help beat flu with a wee scoosh this winter

    • 22 August 2024
    • News stories
    • Immunisations

    Public Health Scotland (PHS) urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter. It’s as easy as a wee scoosh up the nose.

  • First evaluation report of residential rehab in Scotland published

    • 13 February 2024
    • News stories
    • Alcohol
    • Drugs

    The first report of PHS's evaluation of a Scottish Government programme relating to residential rehabilitation provision for people with substance use problems in Scotland has been published.

  • Update on measles in Scotland

    • 16 February 2024
    • News stories

    Public Health Scotland is aware of four cases of laboratory confirmed measles in Scotland since October 2023, all of which have been linked to travel. The latest case was confirmed today, 16 February 2024.

  • Return of weekly updates to the viral respiratory dashboard

    • 27 June 2024
    • News stories
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Return of weekly updates to the viral respiratory dashboard

  • Update on TB in Scotland

    • 26 March 2024
    • News stories
    • Conditions and diseases

    TB is a preventable and treatable disease. While Scotland remains a low incidence country for TB, provisional data show that cases of TB increased by approximately 40% in 2023 compared to 2022.

  • PHS welcomes a Board Apprentice

    • 19 January 2024
    • News stories
    • Corporate information
    Public Health Scotland (PHS) is delighted to become a Host Board for the UK Board Apprentice Programme, offering one aspiring board member the opportunity to learn about life on...
  • UKHSA detects first case of clade 1b mpox in the UK

    • 30 October 2024
    • News stories
    • Health protection

    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed case of clade 1b mpox. The risk to the UK population remains low.

  • Action needed to prioritise health in Scotland’s food environment

    • 27 February 2024
    • News stories
    • Diet and healthy weight

    In support of implementing regulations to restrict the promotion of unhealthy foods, Public Health Scotland and Food Standards Scotland have published a joint briefing paper calling for action to transform Scotland’s food environment.

  • Using data to help inform how services are delivered

    • 31 January 2024
    • News stories
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    • Hospital care
    • Social and community care

    The work of PHS's Whole System Modelling Programme, which uses data and modelling to help inform the strategic decision making and tactical planning of Scotland’s healthcare system, has been showcased in a new video.