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A Scotland where everybody thrives
Our strategic plan reaffirms our purpose as Scotland’s national public health body; continuing to work to prevent disease, prolong healthy life and promote health and wellbeing across the country.

National respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistics
Each Thursday we publish the national respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistics which provide comprehensive epidemiological information on respiratory infection activity across Scotland. Between June 2023 – October 2023, PHS will update the weekly dashboard with a narrative report being published every four weeks.

COVID-19 spring vaccines
We have guidance and resources for professionals who are supporting the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme.
Featured publications

Health first: communicating about health and obesity in Scotland
A guide for anyone communicating about health and obesity in Scotland. It provides practical tips and advice to help build understanding, reduce stigma and drive action on improving health. (Image credit: Impact on Urban Health)

Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR)
Latest quarterly report of drug-related indicators monitoring changes in drug trends, harms and use of services, in order to inform action to prevent drug harms and deaths.