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Given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks that are being linked to Christmas parties, particularly those caused by Omicron, Public Health Scotland is urging people to defer such parties at this time.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) would like to congratulate Vicki Bibby, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance on her appointment as Chief Operating Officer with Audit...

Public Health Scotland Chief Executive, Angela Leitch has expressed her sadness on behalf of PHS at the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has appointed a new Chief Executive who will join the organisation in the Spring. Announcing the appointment, Angiolina Foster, Chair of Public Health...

Public Health Scotland has published the final report on the independent evaluation of the impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland. Evidence shows that MUP has had a positive impact on health outcomes, including addressing alcohol-related health inequalities.

We're pleased to announce the publication of the first Strategic Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability, which marks our commitment to tackling the interconnected challenges of climate change, population health and equity.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, PHS remembers those affected by a drug-related death and highlights our ongoing activity to reduce drug harms in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s new Tobacco and Vaping Framework, which sets out actions to be taken to create a tobacco-free generation by 2034.

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.

On Human Rights Day (10 December) Public Health Scotland reinforces its commitment to tackle both Gender Based Violence and the gender inequality that sits alongside.