New #malaria drug promises to beat resistant strains In @financialtimes.com, Michael Delves comments on first new anti-malaria treatment for a generation & says it gives reassurance we can continue to save lives if artemisinins fail. www.ft.com/content/9070...

One of our own at @astmh.bsky.social 🌍 Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin. Great science in action! 🦟👏

🆕LSHTM Alumni Magazine out now! This issue explores health #misinformation, child #malnutrition, the #ClimateCrisis, new narratives around #disability, and more. Read inspiring health stories from our global community👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...

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How Suriname eliminated #malaria – and what others can learn from it In @telegraphnews.bsky.social Brian Greenwood explains how tailoring interventions based on differences in a country's regional epidemiology is key to effective malaria control & elimination.🦟 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

🌍 Join @lshtm.bsky.social’s Global Health Lecture: “Malaria Across Scales: From Global Burden to Cases on Our Doorstep”, exploring resurgence drivers like drug resistance, climate change, & LSHTM’s role 🦟 📆 06 October 🕠 17:30 📍LSHTM (in person only) 🔗 bit.ly/3K7Sy5R

🚨 New @who.int guidance for malaria in crisis settings 🌍 🦟 Dr Bhargavi Rao, co-author, highlights the significance of the manual for frontline workers and the need to integrate malaria control into broader emergency response. Read more: bit.ly/469Q1kd

Want to learn how to use real-world data to assess the safety & effectiveness of #cancer medicines? Our short course in partnership with #Pfizer provides the knowledge & skills to design & apply high-quality real-world evidence in #oncology. Apply now👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

👋Snap up your summer essentials! Check out our exciting range of LSHTM merch including branded caps, t-shirts, tote bags, rucksacks & our gilded vector water bottle. All profits go to our scholarships #LSHTMFund🧑‍🎓 Shop here👉 giftstore.lshtm.ac.uk

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#Vaping at a young age may act as a gateway to smoking, study suggests @rebeccaglover.bsky.social explains that young people globally face a serious range of physical & psychological harms from vaping, as evidence indicates higher risk of transitioning to #smoking. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Today is #WorldMosquitoDay2025🦟 Watch our film on the impact of hidden #malaria in India & why it continues to pose a serious threat to #PublicHealth. Our experts stress the importance of ongoing research driving malaria control & elimination. @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social 👇🎥

Today, we joined the global malaria community to mark #WorldMosquitoDay2025. From India to The Gambia, malaria continues to pose a serious threat. @malaria-sam.bsky.social & Annette emphasise the importance of ongoing research in driving malaria control & bringing us closer to elimination. 📽️👀

Behind every breakthrough is a dedicated face in the lab Meet the scientists & technicians @lshtm.bsky.social & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social working to understand 🦟 & fight malaria, dengue, Zika, & more. This #WorldMosquitoDay2025, let’s shine a light on their vital work. 👉 bit.ly/45qtn6F

Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay2025, we celebrate the brilliant scientists and technicians 👩🏽‍🔬🔬 at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @lshtm.bsky.social whose dedication helps us better understand mosquitoes 🦟

Don't miss our corporate group discount for #DistanceLearning! Help support staff development & skills with a 30% bursary available for groups of 3 or more sponsored employees enrolling onto any distance learning programme. Apply by 23 Sept 2025 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Two weeks ago today, we held our annual retreat, a vibrant day of discussion, innovation & networking with researchers, students, technicians & admin joining in person and online from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, Côte d’Ivoire & beyond. 🌍🦟 🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/458cqMJ

#Chikungunya spreads from Indian Ocean islands🌏 Robert Jones explains #ClimateChange & transmission from people travelling unaware they're infected may be factors behind a recent surge in cases. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Looking for the latest on #PublicHealth? Follow LSHTM centres, projects & groups to get the inside story. Welcoming new additions: @lshtm-crises.bsky.social @tb-lshtm.bsky.social @reachproject-lshtm.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

Two weeks ago today, we held our annual retreat, a vibrant day of discussion, innovation & networking with researchers, students, technicians & admin joining in person and online from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, Côte d’Ivoire & beyond. 🌍🦟 🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/458cqMJ

Two weeks ago today, we held our annual retreat, a vibrant day of discussion, innovation & networking with researchers, students, technicians & admin joining in person and online from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, Côte d’Ivoire & beyond. 🌍🦟 🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/458cqMJ

📰 New publication! Tilly Alcayna et al. present a framework for developing triggers for anticipatory action for climate-sensitive infectious disease outbreaks in #humanitarian settings 🤝 Informed by practices from ‪Red Cross Red Crescent, UN agencies & ‪MSF gh.bmj.com/content/10/7...

Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇 Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏 #PublicHealth go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

Hello Bluesky 👋 We're the NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @lshtm.bsky.social, a team of independent researchers aiming to improve #UK #Health and #SocialCare #Policymaking by evaluating new policies. Follow us for updates, research, events, blogs & more! 👉 piru.ac.uk

From surviving malaria as a child to leading cutting-edge research on drug resistance in Africa. Dr Fitsum Tadesse @lshtm.bsky.social is fighting the parasite from both sides. A powerful story of science, and resilience 🧬🌍 Read his journey @NatureMicrobiol 📄 👉 bit.ly/4nWsb22

Hello Bluesky 👋 We're the Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre at @lshtm.bsky.social, a network of more than 200 researchers working on 100+ projects around the world to improve the health of people affected by #humanitarian crises 🚑⛑ Follow us for updates on our research, events, blogs & more!

Professor Umberto D’Alessandro, #MRCG Unit Director shares insights on the first malaria medicine approved for babies. “Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….” Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h #EndMalaria

1st malaria medicine for babies approved LSHTM experts welcome new treatment tailored specifically for newborns and young infants as an important step forward in #malaria control. @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🗣️NEW SPEAKER! @profsanderlinden.bsky.social will be speaking at LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED, 15 September 2025, London/online. @lshtmcepr.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

We need to talk about health #misinformation🤔 Join our flagship event on 15 Sept 2025 for ideas on how to defend yourself & your organisation from dangerous misinformation Info/book tickets: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... In-person in London + online #PublicHealth

For many pregnant women, emergency maternal healthcare is not always available or accessible 🏥 Our latest blog looks at barriers women in urban & rural settings face & how the IM WOMAN Trial is working on a solution to provide vital care before reaching hospital. 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

🌟MISINFORMATION EVENT🌟 Join our @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health #misinformation in the UK 🗓️ 15 September 2025 ⏰ 13:00-17:00 GMT 📍 LSHTM Get tickets 👉 bit.ly/LSHTMHealthM...

🎥 Missed it live? The recording of our latest LSHTM RAFT TechTalk is now available! “Rice and malaria in Africa: part of the problem or part of the solution?” 🌾🦟 Watch now to explore how rice farming intersects with malaria control. 🔗 bit.ly/44jIUUb 👀👈

A new report from Malaria No More UK highlights the vital role malaria programs play in global pandemic preparedness. It underscores why investing in malaria, and supporting #GlobalFund and @gavi.org, is critical now more than ever. 📊 Read the full report: bit.ly/4dPscQK

🦟 New disease model provides most comprehensive breakdown of impact of #malaria during pregnancy @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social As well as helping malaria research and policy, the methodology can potentially be applied towards a range of other diseases Read more 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Famine and the Need for a Collective Voice in Sudan In @bmj.com, Samantha Olson & Maysoon Dahab discuss how data gaps in conflicts such as #Sudan can make hunger invisible & deepen the crisis, but new collaborative approaches can help fight #famine. blogs.bmj.com/bmjgh/2025/0...

To celebrate #Pride2025 & our amazingly diverse community LSHTM’s produced a limited edition tote bag featuring the colours of the Progress Pride flag. All profits go to LSHTM #Scholarship Fund, supporting our exceptional students. Shop the tote now 👇 giftstore.lshtm.ac.uk/Product/Deta...

Sanaria reports positive initial safety results for groundbreaking PfSPZ-LARC2 malaria vaccine 🎉🎉🎉 www.eurekalert.org/news-release... @malarianomore.org @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social @pathmalaria.bsky.social @malariaconsortium.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @stanfordcigh.bsky.social

We're celebrating #PrideMonth and our amazingly diverse students & staff LSHTM's SRC President, Lethu expresses solidarity with our #LGBTQI+ community in these difficult times. #Pride2025

In this blog, our Centre member @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social explores the evolving challenge of antimalarial drug resistance, tracing its history and highlighting urgent solutions for sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RNrdXb

A big congratulations! In recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health and #malaria elimination WHO Director-General has given his Award for Global Health this year to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood. www.malariaworld.org/news/directo...

🩸 Today is #MenstrualHygieneDay— a global call to raise awareness, promote hygiene, and improve access to menstrual products and supportive environments. We’re spotlighting the MENISCUS trial, a major study from the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda research unit, with partners WoMena🧵👇 @nkate.bsky.social

Meet LSHTM’s #IndianStudentsInUK Preethi left clinical work in India to study #PublicHealth She says “Don’t think, just come to LSHTM!” it’s “the perfect stepping stone” with “global perspective” & community like family. More👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/intern...

🇧🇼 Botswana’s Health Minister Dr. Stephen Modise visited @lshtm.bsky.social to strengthen ties in global health and infectious disease control. Discussions focused on malaria elimination and equitable access to health education. #GlobalHealth #Malaria Read more 👉 bit.ly/43PcZf1

Urgent & decisive action needed to address life expectancy gap between people with & without #disabilities Hannah Kuper & @tomshakespeare.bsky.social highlight @thelancet.com Commission on Disability & Health, & the need for inclusive #health systems. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

👏👏👏Congratulations to Brian Greenwood on receiving a @who.int Lifetime Achievement Award Professor Greenwood has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to #GlobalHealth over 60+ years & transformative work in #malaria & #PublicHealth in Africa. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Common questions about #measles in the UK🤔 -How contagious is #measles? -Can adults get it? -What are the best treatments? Find out more from @lshtm.bsky.social experts #LSHTMunpacked #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Planning a career in demographic research?🌍 This studentship scheme may be of interest if you're looking to study MSc Demography & Health or MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research @‌LSHTM this September. Apply by 26 May 2025 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

📣Masters Scholarship @lshtm.bsky.social! Are you applying for the MSc in Demography & Health or Reproductive & Sexual Health Research at LSHTM? The Population Investigation Committee studentship is open for applications! 🚨Deadline: 26 May 2025 Details & criteria👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

📢 #Measles cases rising in England 📈👇 London, SW and East of England worst affected -What are the dangers? -Can adults get it? -What treatments are there? Find out more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...