Clinician who migrated from HIV care to population health. Longstanding lover of vinyl records. Only ever speaking on behalf of myself. @ProfRakN.bsky.social
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18 Jan 2021
And here to assist direct comparison. Left: Gonorrhoea (Gram stain slide). Right: Marks & Spencer animal print nightdress pattern. Looking forward to more STI-inspired designs from @marksandspencer
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Today we've published our new 10-year strategy, Together We Can, which sets a bold and clear direction for improving the health of people across Scotland
Join us as we work to improve life expectancy and narrow health inequalities across the next decade🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/10…
ALT Three PHS Staff engaged in a discussion in a modern office setting with a message about a new ten-year strategy to improve life expectancy and reduce health inequalities. Text overlayed reads: We've launched our new ten-year strategy to improve life expectancy and narrow health inequalities. Together We Can.
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26 Aug 2025
Scotland is closer than ever to eliminating HIV transmission with just 37 new cases in 2023.
Our latest report highlights important progress made so far, and the key areas of intervention – particularly around HIV stigma.
Find out more 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/pu…
ALT Blurred background showing a group of people walking. Text in front shows 'Scotland is on track to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030'. A green banner and Public Health Scotland logo is at the bottom.
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8 Aug 2025
Honoured to be appointed Chair of @P_H_S_Official.
I look forward to working with colleagues and partners to tackle health inequalities, support prevention, and build a fairer, healthier Scotland for all.
#PublicHealth #Leadership #Scotland gov.scot/publications/public…
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8 Dec 2024
If you ever see this… RUN
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26 Nov 2024
Talking all things #PublicHealth with @LessWasteLaura & colleagues
We all have a “voice” & “experience”. Working together to solve Scotland’s public health challenges by going beyond our boundaries, being curious & brave in all we do
#HelpingEveryoneThrive #TimeToShare
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10 Nov 2024
Excellent summary of the progress made to end the large HIV outbreak of 190 people who inject drugs in Glasgow which started in 2014, delivered by Dr Erica Peters in the opening conference session
Learning published in Poster 262 @HIVGlasgow. #hivglasgow2024 #hivglasgow
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17 Sep 2024
Looking forward to chairing #HealthoftheNation summit @HolyroodEvents - never been a more important time to find solutions.
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15 Jun 2024
Congratulations @profchloeorkin on your MBE!
A fitting acknowledgment of everything you’ve achieved so far and continue to do.
You are an example to us all. Proud to call you my friend!
How wonderful to see all your achievements listed here!
qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2024/f…
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We've written to @scotgov regarding HIV treatment and awareness.
Thanks to @THTScotland and @WaverleyCare for all their work with us on this topic. Thanks also to Dr Bridie Howe, @claudiaestcourt, @dancluts, Dr Kirsty Roy, Nicky Coia and @BrawleyDaniela for their evidence.
🆕 We've written to @scotgov today to share the findings from our short inquiry into HIV treatment and awareness in Scotland.
Read our letter and recommendations ➡ ow.ly/7Cco50Rzs1z
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10 Apr 2024
I recall @ProfRakN making this famous with an M&S nightie a few years ago (not as bad as that sounds)… but you too can walk around like a life size gram-stain of NGU for £18 from New Look. #LoveGUM #notgonorrhoea #GUMfashion #instagramstain @BASHH_UK
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Congratulations Susanne - look forward to working with you!
26 Mar 2024
Glasgow City Council has appointed Susanne Millar as its new Chief Executive.
Susanne, who is currently Chief Officer of Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Partnership, will replace Annemarie O’ Donnell, who is stepping down from the biggest local government role in Scotland.
ALT Portrait of Susanne Millar, Glasgow City Council's new Chief Executive.
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27 Mar 2024
Packed house to hear the wonderful @ProfKevinFenton speaking at @P_H_S_Official in Edinburgh today.
Reframe conventional leadership paradigms to address complex challenges.
@FPH @COSLA @BASHH_UK @BritishHIVAssoc
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26 Mar 2024
Today Public Health Minister @jenni_minto has launched the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan. It includes:
•Stopping new cases of HIV in Scotland
•Reducing stigma
•Continuing to support those living with HIV
Find out more: ow.ly/2bMO50R27wb
ALT Minister Jenni Minto photo plus a graphic with a quote that says: "There has been considerable progress in reducing new cases of HIV in Scotland. As we move ahead with actions towards our transmission elimination goal, it is important that we remove stigma and ensure the best possible support for those living with HIV"
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13 Mar 2024
Total legend Professor Claudia Estcourt 💪🏽💪🏽
"We have to be thinking at societal level about healthy sex and relationships and what that means for individuals."
- Professor Claudia Estcourt, Professor of Sexual Health and HIV, @GCUSHLS reflects on how to destigmatise HIV.
Watch the meeting: ow.ly/aJLS50QREsK
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10 Jan 2024
RT @P_H_S_Official: Our CEO @PaulJ_PHS has written a blog about our work to prevent poor health. People in our poorest areas live more yea…
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21 Nov 2023
Listening to the @covidinquiryuk evidence suggests that more politicians with a science background might be a good thing.
Yes, elected members from history, philosophy & economics backgrounds have scientific advisors, but that advice may not be fully grasped.
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17 Oct 2023
"It's important for people know that you can live a normal life so there's no reason to be scared.”
Emma, a mum of two who is living with HIV and our Living Well Specialist @evilniamh spoke to @BBCScotlandNews on the importance of our new anti-stigma campaign with @scotgov.
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16 Oct 2023
PREMIERE: It’s time to watch the first TV advert on HIV in almost 40 years — made proudly in partnership with @scotgov.
We’ve made huge medical progress in the fight against #HIV since the 1980s. But abhorrent stigma remains a significant issue today.
Please watch and share.
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