Campaign overviews

Whether people are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying festivals closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.

Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The dates for Hajj 1447H/2026 are expected to be 25–30 May 2026. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.

Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We wanted to use this as an opportunity to remind you about the Public Health Scotland (PHS) resources that are available for you to use.

Following the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, PHS has created social media assets to help raise awareness, of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the MenACWY vaccine.

Healthy Working Lives is a free NHS Scotland service dedicated to improving workplace health, safety and well‑being across Scotland. As part of Public Health Scotland, our mission is to help employers create environments where employees can thrive physically and mentally. This benefits individuals, families, businesses, communities and the wider Scottish economy.

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.

Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.

Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.

Smoking is one of the single largest preventable causes of premature death and ill health in Scotland. It causes over 8,000 smoking-related deaths every year in Scotland and is responsible for over 40,000 hospital admissions. 

Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.

Students are at increased risk of infectious diseases like meningitis and measles. These diseases spread easily in universities and colleges, as students mix closely with others from around the country and overseas. The new term for Scottish universities and colleges is an important opportunity to remind students of free vaccinations provided by the NHS in Scotland.