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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.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and colleagues across the UK, to respond to the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak and take appropriate action.

Smoking rates in Scotland have halved, and thousands of lives have been saved since smokefree legislation came into force twenty years ago. As the anniversary approaches, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is highlighting the profound impact of the ban — a public health success story that continues to shape the nation’s wellbeing.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), other public health colleagues across the UK and NHS Boards in Scotland, to monitor the outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) notes the publication of the Module 3 report from the UK COVID 19 Inquiry, which examines the impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems.

PHS is working closely with UKHSA, other public health colleagues across the UK and NHS boards in Scotland, to monitor the situation. There are currently no cases known to be linked to this outbreak in Scotland.