Want to understand how to apply #ClinicalTrials methods to address real-world challenges? Boost your understanding of clinical research with this short course & gain practical insight into trial design, conduct, analysis & reporting. Runs 22–26 June 2026 Apply by 22 May 2026👉 bit.ly/4qIIkZi

“For people who work within #HIV programs & for patients accessing care... it puts the country in an untenable situation.” On BBC World Service Rashida Ferrand discusses impact of US plans to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after funding negotiations failed. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Could a #measles outbreak in #London affect me? LSHTM expert @benk-d.bsky.social gives advice to parents including to check children are up to date on #vaccines Also: Confused? 😵‍💫 We answer common questions about measles & vaccines Find out more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Don't miss out! 👀 There's still time to book for our Virtual Open Days (3-5 March 2026) & discover what makes LSHTM a unique place to study #PublicHealth...

Don't miss out! 👀 There's still time to book for our Virtual Open Days (3-5 March 2026) & discover what makes LSHTM a unique place to study #PublicHealth...

Could a #measles outbreak in #London affect me? LSHTM expert @benk-d.bsky.social gives advice to parents including to check children are up to date on #vaccines Also: Confused? 😵‍💫 We answer common questions about measles & vaccines Find out more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Skin diseases affect billions yet remain under-prioritised in global health. We’re proud that Prof Sinéad Langan will co-chair the first-ever @thelancet.com Commission on Skin Health 📜 A pivotal moment for #SkinHealth & #Dermatology ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... @lshtm.bsky.social

Extreme heat lessons for elite sport Malcolm Mistry explains athletes' physical exertion & high ambient #HeatStress not only reduces performance, but poses significant health risk in new analysis with implications for #TourdeFrance & 2026 #WorldCup.🚴⚽ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Want to understand the impacts of commercial determinants for health equity & policy? This short course explores key concepts & practical research methods to study how commercial actors shape population health. Runs 17-19 June 2026 Apply by 17 May 2026👉 bit.ly/3JWitrw

Changes to #SEND support for children & young people. Mark Carew comments on planned changes to #EHCPs for #SEN pupils, & explains commitments need to be matched by sustainable funding & 'robust framework' focused on 'effective accountability & delivery mechanisms.' www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

👋LSHTM offers #scholarships to tackle barriers to education for students from all backgrounds. Check out our First and Next Generation Scholarships for home fee students & those interested in distance learning MSc programmes. Apply by 27 March 2026👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Want to transform your understanding of health data? Learn core #epidemiology concepts and practical statistical methods from world-leading experts on this short course. Ideal for clinicians, researchers, PhD students & recent graduates. Runs 22 June - 10 July 2026 Apply👉 bit.ly/3hgpl7G

Influencers, #misinformation & aid cuts: the fight to halt #polio in Malawi In @theguardian.com, Heidi Larson explains how #vaccination campaigns are vulnerable to misinformation threats & misinformation "can play out very differently" in different places. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

⚠️ Scrub typhus a threat in the home Studies in South #India find most human scrub typhus infections could occur inside villages rather than during agricultural work. Researchers call for public health campaigns to stress risk extends beyond farms & forests. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

⚠️ Scrub typhus a threat in the home Studies in South #India find most human scrub typhus infections could occur inside villages rather than during agricultural work. Researchers call for public health campaigns to stress risk extends beyond farms & forests. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

👋Interested in studying @‌LSHTM?Join our upcoming Virtual Open Days (3-5 March 2026) Book your place & attend live webinars & Q&A sessions with our programme directors, current students & student services to find out what makes LSHTM a unique place to study. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

Looking to further your public health career? @lshtm.bsky.social has a range of in-person and distance learning programmes to help health professionals gain the knowledge, skills and networks to improve health worldwide. Learn more at our Virtual Open Days www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth receives CBE from His Majesty The King Professor Smeeth hails the award as "recognition of the great work done by LSHTM in contributing to health and health equity worldwide.” #PublicHealth More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth receives CBE from His Majesty The King Professor Smeeth hails the award as "recognition of the great work done by LSHTM in contributing to health and health equity worldwide.” #PublicHealth More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

📈 Our @lshtm.bsky.social and @ukhsa.bsky.social short course introduces you to mathematical modelling for #InfectiousDisease Learn the basic methods for modelling infections and control programmes in #PublicHealth Runs from 15-27 June 2026 Apply 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

🤖 Want to learn about recent #AI advances in #PublicHealth? @lshtm.bsky.social course for healthcare professionals/ researchers provides technical insights and considers ethical challenges for AI in health Runs from 16-17 July 2026 #HealthData Apply by 16 June 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

🆕study, led by @lshtm.bsky.social & @unil.bsky.social, develops a simple tool to predict which women are most at risk of death or near-miss from bleeding in childbirth. Using admission data, including #anaemia as a risk factor, it could help clinicians intervene earlier & save lives bit.ly/3Okg1ms

With #Nipah virus causing infections & deaths in West Bengal in India & Bangladesh – should we be worried? We ask Centre member @sorukeem.bsky.social what scientists know about it & what is being done to contain and treat infections. 👉 bit.ly/3MO7Den @lshtm.bsky.social @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social

UK continues to see #measles outbreaks, the latest in North London schools This follows year-on-year decline in measles #vaccine uptake. @benk-d.bsky.social talks to @theguardian.com about the complex factors behind rise of measles in UK: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #PublicHealth

UK continues to see #measles outbreaks, the latest in North London schools This follows year-on-year decline in measles #vaccine uptake. @benk-d.bsky.social talks to @theguardian.com about the complex factors behind rise of measles in UK: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #PublicHealth

Want to tackle one of the biggest challenges in real-world data analysis? Learn how to handle missing & incomplete datasets using principled methods, ideal for epidemiologists, biostatisticians & health researchers ready to boost the impact of their analyses. Runs 23–25 June 2026 👉 bit.ly/3IfPyjk

Happy #FollowFriday! Want the latest scoop on #PublicHealth advice, research & events? 😀 Then follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups! 👇 Welcoming new additions 🎉 @iceh-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-laors.bsky.social @anhacademy.bsky.social @lshtm-cgcc.bsky.social bsky.app/starter-pack...

1 in 2 people facing #cataract blindness need access to surgery @thehindu.com reports on ICEH-led research prompting calls from #WHO to improve global cataract care as findings suggest global target of 30% increase in surgery coverage by 2030 'unlikely to be met'. www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hea...

Happy #FollowFriday! Want the latest scoop on #PublicHealth advice, research & events? 😀 Then follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups! 👇 Welcoming new additions 🎉 @iceh-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-laors.bsky.social @anhacademy.bsky.social @lshtm-cgcc.bsky.social bsky.app/starter-pack...

Want to gain hands-on experience analysing large amounts of data using methods from bioinformatics, population genetics & statistics?🧬 Learn to process sequencing data to construct genomes and identify genomic variants on this short course. Running 20-23 April 2026 👉 bit.ly/4662DZb

Nearly half of people facing #cataract -related blindness still need surgery Research led by ICEH leads to new call from #WHO to improve global cataract care & finds not enough headway being made to ensure people who need surgery receive it. @iceh-lshtm.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

👋Interested in studying @‌LSHTM?Join our upcoming Virtual Open Days (3-5 March 2026) Book your place & attend live webinars & Q&A sessions with our programme directors, current students & student services to find out what makes LSHTM a unique place to study. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪 Today, we celebrate Haddijatou Mbye & Thorey K. Jonsdottir and their shared commitment to improving global health through research, mentorship, and community. Read their story: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth

👩‍🔬 For International Day Of Women And Girls In Science #IDWGS2026, we spoke to @icon-lshtm.bsky.social member @wendesafari.bsky.social Find out about her journey from Tanzania to research in childhood cancer @lshtm.bsky.social & her advice to women in #STEM Read 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

#Diabetes medicine could save thousands more lives a year Patrick Bidulka explains how patient data can complement randomised control trials as study with @ucl.ac.uk supports use of SGLT-2 inhibitors alongside metformin as 1st line treatment for type 2 diabetes. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

#Diabetes medicine could save thousands more lives a year Patrick Bidulka explains how patient data can complement randomised control trials as study with @ucl.ac.uk supports use of SGLT-2 inhibitors alongside metformin as 1st line treatment for type 2 diabetes. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🆕 Woman in #Bangladesh dies after contracting #Nipah virus in January In Metro, Kaja Abbas highlights Nipah has a 40-75% fatality rate, but there is limited human-to-human transmission and low likelihood of pandemic spread. #PublicHealth 👉 metro.co.uk/2026/02/09/w...

🆕 Woman in #Bangladesh dies after contracting #Nipah virus in January In Metro, Kaja Abbas highlights Nipah has a 40-75% fatality rate, but there is limited human-to-human transmission and low likelihood of pandemic spread. #PublicHealth 👉 metro.co.uk/2026/02/09/w...

Interested in studying @lshtm.bsky.social? Join our upcoming Virtual Open Days featuring live webinars and Q&As with our programme directors, current students and student services to find out what makes LSHTM a leader in global health education. Book your place ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

We're thrilled to have joined Bluesky 🎉 Follow us for updates on library resources, research support, open access, including LSHTM Press and highlights from our archives. We're looking forward to connecting and sharing with you here soon! 🙌

🏥 Join us next week with stakeholders from govt, business & academia for our @lshtm.bsky.social #healthecon symposium We'll look at changes to NICE threshold and its wider impact on the #NHS and UK healthcare 📆 Wed 11 February from 10:00 🏛️ LSHTM | Online Details 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

Millions issued statins update Emily Herrett comments in Daily Express on @ox.ac.uk study on #statins saying that while many fear side effects the study shows chances of symptoms being caused by statins are "very low". www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2166...

New cancer plan aiming for 75% five-year survival in England is a vital step forward. ICON researchers at @lshtm.bsky.social, Dr Suping Ling and Prof Bernard Rachet, welcome the strong focus on reducing inequalities but urged caution on some of the plan’s ambitious targets. 👉 bit.ly/4kh2oQR

For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth. William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL

On #WorldCancerDay, @lshtm.bsky.social research explores how artificial intelligence could enable earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, helping identify patients sooner and improve outcomes. Watch the latest animation highlighting this important work. 🎗️ 🎥 bit.ly/3MlFb3i

For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth. William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL

Ahead of World Cancer Day, research funded by @cancerresearchuk.org led by @camaringe.bsky.social and @manuelaquaresma.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social shows that keyhole surgery for colon cancer is not reaching those who could benefit most. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tfn4N5

Cape Verde stomach bug deaths Damien Tully & Brendan Wren give advice on #Shigella & how good hygiene can help you avoid sickness: Wash hands with soap & warm water after restroom use & before eating, & drink boiled or bottled water. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Looking to build a foundational knowledge of #InfectiousDisease modelling? Join our hybrid short course delivered by LSHTM and @ukhsa.bsky.social introducing key modelling tools and practical applications. Runs from 15 - 26 June 2026 Apply by 15 May 2026👉 bit.ly/3bw2bWH

Hello BlueSky 👋 This is the official account for the LSHTM alumni community. A space for sharing updates, opportunities, events, and stories from across our global network. We’re glad you’re here 💙🌍 #LSHTMalumni #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth @lshtm.bsky.social