Joel Tarning @moru-mip.bsky.social awarded @rstmh.bsky.social 2025 Chalmers Medal Joel has been honoured for his contribution to the field of clinical pharmacology of neglected tropical diseases, and in particular antimalarial therapy. Read more 👉 www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/joel-ta...

It’s day one of the RSTMH Annual Meeting and we’re looking forward to welcoming our speakers, panellists, presenters and audience members to be part of this conference!

Join the RSTMH for a FREE online event on snakebite research this International Snakebite Awareness Day 🐍 Make sure to register, here: www.rstmh.org/events/webin...

📣 Register for the RSTMH Annual Meeting 2025 and earn 11 CPD points! The event will include a number of career drop-in sessions and the opportunity to network with international leaders in the space of AI and global health. Don’t miss out and book your spot now: www.rstmh.org/events/rstmh...

New in #INTHEA: Sseguya and colleagues analyse the prevalence of #diabetes among adults in rural #Uganda during the #COVID-19 pandemic #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

Every nine minutes a person dies from #rabies, although it is 100% preventable. Protect yourself & your furry friends 🐶 by getting your dog vaccinated annually. Ensure people who are bitten also get access to life saving vaccines 🐾 bit.ly/2lOHbop

New in #TRSTMH: Mishra and colleagues explore the treatment outcomes for drug-resistant #tuberculosis among Saharia, a marginalized community in #India #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

Every woman and their baby deserves safe, respectful care. Yet, mistreatment during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period remains far too common in many parts of the world. It doesn’t have to be this way. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4m51yqc #HopefulFutures

New in #INTHEA: Seitzman et al analyse the antimicrobial resistance genes on the ocular surface of patients with corneal infections across both #California and #Malawi #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Rahimi and colleagues review the epidemiological and clinical aspects of the cutaneous #leishmaniasis burden in #Afghanistan #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

Reduce risk of flu by taking these 6 simple actions! 👇

New in #INTHEA: Melgar and Palacios identify predictive factors of maternal near miss in #caesarean patients in #Peru #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Anjal et al conduct a study of ongoing #lymphaticfilariasis transmission in #India 20 years on from the implementation of a mass drug administration program #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life. From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs! #HopefulFutures 🔗 bit.ly/40HTe7s

New in #INTHEA: Mwale et al assess the progress of #trachoma elimination in Western Province, #Zambia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Sarathchandra and colleagues conduct an observational study of patients with #dengue in rural #SriLanka #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

In low-income countries, 544.7 million people—that’s 72% of the population—couldn’t afford a healthy diet in 2024. Food is a basic right, not a luxury. Learn more in the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report 👉 bit.ly/4mjX2nK #SOFI2025

New in #INTHEA: Njaramba and colleagues implement home-based follow-up care to assess the impact on controlling blood pressure and preventing #hypertension in Kiambu County, #Kenya #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

Today is World #Hepatitis Day. Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025

New in #TRSTMH: Aga et al analyse #snakebite cases and treatment outcomes in the Afar region of #Ethiopia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

Congratulations! #TimorLeste has been certified malaria-free by WHO. Since gaining independence in 2002, the country has made remarkable progress to #EndMalaria, reducing cases from a peak of over 223 000 in 2006 to zero indigenous cases from 2021 onwards. 👉 bit.ly/3UqU04X

New in #INTHEA: Lee, Kim and Lim investigate protein-intake strategies to prevent #sarcopenia in older people across #Korea #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: de Souza and colleagues review the association between #immunosupression and reactivation of cutaneous #leishmaniasis #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: Balis et al investigate the burden, impact and management of #dysmenorrhea among female students in #Ethiopia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #INTHEA: Menon and colleagues review non-Big Four snake species and their impact on anti-venom effectiveness across #India and globally #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: Agde, Assefa and Wordofa assess the magnitude of intimate partner violence during #pregnancy in #Ethiopia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Melong et al investigate the emergence of resistance to artemisinin across two #malaria endemic areas of #Cameroon #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

#Measles is preventable with two doses of vaccine. Yet in 2024, 30+ million children remained under-protected, leading to more large or disruptive outbreaks. Only 76% of children got the second dose, far below the 95% coverage needed to stop outbreaks 👉 bit.ly/4kFzSGW

Congratulations! #Senegal 🇸🇳 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 9th country in WHO’s African Region to do so. This marks a major milestone in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 🔗 bit.ly/3Ua8iH4 #endNTDs

New in #INTHEA: Aoki and colleagues study the determinants of preventative #malaria treatment uptake and the use of insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women in #Angola #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

Congratulations! #Burundi 🇧🇮 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country. This milestone is made possible by nearly 20 years of national commitment & international solidarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4eI7keN #endNTDs

⚠️ 1.3 million people acquired HIV in 2024 alone, including thousands of adolescent girls and young women. Today, in a landmark move towards HIV prevention, WHO recommends twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect people at risk of HIV. 🔗 bit.ly/4lWtzjA

New in #TRSTMH: Le et al study the causes of acute, dengue-negative febrile illness in southern #Vietnam #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: Zhou and colleagues study the influence of medical alliances on #diabetes related distress across type 2 diabetes patients in #China #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Puebla et al investigate the potential association between dog ownership and intestinal parasitoses in children in #Cuba #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

#Measles can be fatal. Do you know its symptoms? 🔸 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body 🔸 Fever 🔸 Runny nose 🔸 Cough 🔸 Red and watery eyes 🔸 Small white spots inside the cheeks Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

New in #INTHEA: Matupi considers the paradigm of #ArtificalIntelligence as an opportunity to improve health outcomes for #LMICs in this commentary for the AI in Global Health Special Issue #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Huang et al identify the factors associated with #dengue induced liver damage in this study of hospitalised dengue patients #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: de Souza and colleagues aim to validate two strategies to treat individuals who never participate in lymphatic #filariasis mass drug administration within a hotspot district of #Ghana #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Biazussi and colleagues analyse spatiotemporal patterns associated with mortality from visceral #leishmaniasis in #Brazil #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

Congratulations 🎉 #Suriname is the first country in the Amazon region to be certified malaria-free by WHO. This milestone is a testament to nearly 70 years of efforts to #EndMalaria across its vast rainforests & diverse communities 👉 bit.ly/44pLRCl

New in #INTHEA: Vlasic et al call for action to address paediatric burn injuries in this #Editorial #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Trianty et al assess #dengue prevalence, and the possibility of co-infection with #malaria, among patients in #Indonesia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: Chipojola and colleagues review the clinical practices guidelines for newborn and child health in #Malawi #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Manikannan et al report on the occurrence of Dirofilaria infection among dogs and mosquitoes in Puducherry, #India #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

New in #INTHEA: Nunes evaluates the state of existing literature on wildfire-related health impacts #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

New in #TRSTMH: Hassan and colleagues investigate the nutritional and clinical conditions of pediatric patients with severe acute malnutrition in #Pakistan #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...

#GlobalHealth initiatives have fuelled great progress in combating many #NTDs, but progress in #mycetoma management has been slow. We need targeted funding, improved diagnostics, and accessible treatments! Read more: doi.org/10.1093/trst... @rstmh.bsky.social

New in #INTHEA: Garba et al assess the burden of Giardia infection among children in an internally displaced persons camp in this cross-sectional study conducted in #Somalia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...

Today is #SickleCell Awareness Day 🩸 40% more people are living with sickle cell disease today than in 2000. It is a growing health challenge, affecting around 7.7 million people in the world today. Read WHO’s new recommendations on care during pregnancy: bit.ly/446z3AV