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We're encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated and protect themselves from developing shingles.

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.

Public Health Scotland welcomes the latest steps to create a smokefree generation and tackle youth vaping after all governments in the UK have agreed to bring forward a UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

PHS has contributed to three studies recently published on cancer deaths, incidences, and treatments.

On No Smoking Day, it's important to know that stopping smoking increases your chances of living a longer and healthier life, and Quit Your Way Scotland increases your chances of stopping smoking and staying stopped.

Counsel representing Public Health Scotland (PHS) made a closing statement on Module 2A of the ongoing UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry on 7 March 2024.

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.

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.

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.

RADAR, Scotland’s drug harms early warning system, has been showcased in a new video produced by Public Health Scotland.