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With the new academic term approaching, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is urging eligible young people to ensure they receive their second dose of MenB vaccine before starting college or university. What’s more, anyone who is yet to receive their first vaccine, is encouraged to take up the offer as soon as possible.

Public Health Scotland has begun publishing monthly management information on activity across Scotland's new GP walk-in centres today, supporting the national pilot programme to improve access to urgent primary care.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) notes the publication of the Module 5 report from the UK COVID‑19 Inquiry, which considered the procurement of healthcare related equipment and supplies.

A Glasgow mum is urging young people to come forward for vaccination against meningococcal group B (MenB), after her son became critically unwell with meningitis in 2023.

PHS has today published the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards Implementation Benchmarking Report 2025–26.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is aware that an individual in Scotland was tested for Ebola as a precautionary measure. The test result has now been received and is negative.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is participating in the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme.

As temperatures reach exceptional levels across some parts of the UK, Scotland is also set to experience some hot weather this week. Whilst many people enjoy hot weather it’s important to know how to stay safe.

Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published its Annual Vaccination and Immunisation report, which provides a comprehensive overview of Scotland’s Vaccination and Immunisation Programme (SVIP) activities in 2025. This report shares insights, analysis and intelligence from the largest coordinated public health programme across Scotland.