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News and expert comment from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) one of the world's leading #PublicHealth universities. https://linktr.ee/lshtm

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What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

We asked LSHTM #students to tell us what they thought.

One idea came up again & again, find out what they said: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen...

#IWD2026 #PublicHealth

06.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy #FollowFriday!

Want to learn more about LSHTM and #PublicHealth? πŸ€”

Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights.

Welcoming new additions πŸŽ‰

@hpp-lshtm.bsky.social
@lshtmalumni.bsky.social

πŸ‘‡ go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

06.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Investment in food systems must remain a global priority 🌍

As #BritishScienceWeek begins, ANH Academy and partners call for sustained investment in nutrition and food systems research and global collaborations. 🀝

Read the letter in The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

06.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

We asked LSHTM #students to tell us what they thought.

One idea came up again & again, find out what they said: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen...

#IWD2026 #PublicHealth

06.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Closing the gap in women’s cancer care | LSHTM International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, recognises the achievements of women around the world while highlighting the ongoing need for equity in health, education and leadership. It

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating @wmwanika2026.bsky.social, a Research degree student @lshtm.bsky.social, whose research shines a light on global inequalities in women’s cancer care and the need to close gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

Read more πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

06.03.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy #FollowFriday!

Want to learn more about LSHTM and #PublicHealth? πŸ€”

Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights.

Welcoming new additions πŸŽ‰

@hpp-lshtm.bsky.social
@lshtmalumni.bsky.social

πŸ‘‡ go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

06.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How NHS red tape is fuelling β€˜Victorian diseases’ in Britain As measles, tuberculosis and whooping cough make an alarming comeback, patchy vaccination appointments leave thousands of infants exposed

How NHS red tape is fuelling outbreaks

Georgia Chisnall tells @telegraph.co.uk #NHS admin failures contribute to barriers accessing #measles vaccinations.

Research highlights confusing & time-consuming systems frustrate parents trying to book appointments.

www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/cb84153...

06.03.2026 09:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK health chiefs share update on horror Victorian disease outbreak in London Latest figures show the scale of the recent outbreak.

UK health chiefs share update on disease outbreak in London

In the Daily Express, @benk-d.bsky.social explains recent school holidays may have allowed #measles to spread further, & immediate priority is to ensure all children catch-up on any missed #vaccinations.

www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2178...

05.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œFor the first time, governments and the public can see how serious dengue is in different parts of the world.” Oliver Brady, Professor of Spatial Epidemiology, LSHTM

β€œFor the first time, governments and the public can see how serious dengue is in different parts of the world.” Oliver Brady, Professor of Spatial Epidemiology, LSHTM

πŸ“’ 1st global β€œearly warning system” for #dengue launches

New online dashboard gives governments & the public a real-time picture of global dengue situation for the first time.

#PublicHealth

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

04.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Why school meals could be one of the most overlooked tools for preventing Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) – including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes – are now the leading cause of death worldwide. A primary driver of these illnesses is obesity

If current trends continue, 1 in 3 children will be living with obesity by 2050.

On #WorldObesityDay, the Research Consortium for School Health & Nutrition explore the untapped potential of #SchoolMeals for reducing diet-related illness

Read more & get involved πŸ‘‡ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

04.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œFor the first time, governments and the public can see how serious dengue is in different parts of the world.” Oliver Brady, Professor of Spatial Epidemiology, LSHTM

β€œFor the first time, governments and the public can see how serious dengue is in different parts of the world.” Oliver Brady, Professor of Spatial Epidemiology, LSHTM

πŸ“’ 1st global β€œearly warning system” for #dengue launches

New online dashboard gives governments & the public a real-time picture of global dengue situation for the first time.

#PublicHealth

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

04.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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🍽️ Apply for @lshtm.bsky.social #PhD studentship in food systems and #PublicHealth nutrition research

Project will use quantitative methods to analyse price promotions in the out-of-home food sector & ID policy solutions #academia

Apply by 20 April 2026 πŸ”½
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

03.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to know how to strengthen health sector policies & programmes for #AdolescentHealth & development?

Gain the knowledge, conceptual frameworks & tools on our short course co-organised & taught with @who.int alongside international partners.

Runs 15-26 June 2026

www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

03.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Truly spectacular’ drug for sleeping sickness simplifies treatment, raising hopes for eradication European regulators greenlight new one-dose compound that could help African countries get rid of an ancient burden

β€˜Truly spectacular’ drug for sleeping sickness simplifies treatment.

Jennifer Palmer explains symptoms can be misidentified & trigger behavioural changes, including aggression & psychosis, which are difficult to manage, as new one-time dose drug announced.

www.science.org/content/arti...

03.03.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 2026πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4qIIkZi

02.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Newsroom - 26/02/2026 04:06 GMT - BBC Sounds The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

β€œFor 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/...

02.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Purple graphic with white text reading: "This is a worrying time for parents and the immediate priority is to ensure that all children catch-up on any missed vaccinations." Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

Purple graphic with white text reading: "This is a worrying time for parents and the immediate priority is to ensure that all children catch-up on any missed vaccinations." Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

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? πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« We answer common questions about measles & vaccines

Find out more πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

28.02.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Don't miss out! πŸ‘€

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...

28.02.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't miss out! πŸ‘€

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...

28.02.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Purple graphic with white text reading: "This is a worrying time for parents and the immediate priority is to ensure that all children catch-up on any missed vaccinations." Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

Purple graphic with white text reading: "This is a worrying time for parents and the immediate priority is to ensure that all children catch-up on any missed vaccinations." Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

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? πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« We answer common questions about measles & vaccines

Find out more πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

28.02.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Skin diseases affect billions yet remain under-prioritised in global health.

We’re proud that Prof SinΓ©ad Langan will co-chair the first-ever @thelancet.com Commission on Skin Health πŸ“œ

A pivotal moment for #SkinHealth & #Dermatology ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

@lshtm.bsky.social

27.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

27.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

26.02.2026 09:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‹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 2026πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

24.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

ApplyπŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3hgpl7G

23.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Influencers, misinformation and aid cuts: the fight to halt polio in Malawi A huge vaccination drive has been launched after the country’s first outbreak in years of the paralysing disease. But the battle to wipe out the virus is struggling elsewhere, so how can it be eradica...

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...

23.02.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Micrograph of transparent-looking chigger outlined in black against a white background with red dots inside its body. Outline shows its six jointed legs and sharp biting mouthparts.

Micrograph of transparent-looking chigger outlined in black against a white background with red dots inside its body. Outline shows its six jointed legs and sharp biting mouthparts.

⚠️ 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.

πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

20.02.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Micrograph of transparent-looking chigger outlined in black against a white background with red dots inside its body. Outline shows its six jointed legs and sharp biting mouthparts.

Micrograph of transparent-looking chigger outlined in black against a white background with red dots inside its body. Outline shows its six jointed legs and sharp biting mouthparts.

⚠️ 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.

πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

20.02.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‹Interested in studying @β€ŒLSHTM?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.

πŸ‘‰ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

11.02.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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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-...

19.02.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0