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Public Health Scotland (PHS) has today launched a new strategy which presents a digital ambition to deliver a world-class public health system for a Scotland where everybody thrives.

New treatment standards for services and organisations that support people with a drug problem in Scotland were published today by the Scottish Government, on behalf of the Drugs Death Taskforce and in collaboration with Public Health Scotland.

Public Health Scotland has today published the Monitoring and Evaluating Rights, Respect and Recovery (MERRR) report and interactive data portal.

In partnership with COSLA and sportscotland, we have produced a paper which outlines the benefits of physical activity to our health and wellbeing.

A new study to better understand the long-term health effects of COVID-19, launched today, Wednesday 12 May.

Public Health Scotland today published the most recent national statistics on cancer incidence and prevalence in Scotland for all cancer types, up to December 2019.

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, which recognises the positive impact of nature on mental health and wellbeing.

As of Monday 26 April, all of Scotland moved to Level 3 with restrictions eased for hospitality, tourist accommodation, non-essential retail, beauty salons, indoor attractions and public buildings.

A timetable for a further easing of the Coronavirus restrictions (external website) has been set out by the Scottish Government

Public Health Scotland (PHS) was established one year ago today, on Wednesday 1 April 2020