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- 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
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- 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
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- #Nipah virus: top virologists discuss deadly outbreak & how likely it is to spread In The Mirror, Kaja Abbas explains how virus can cause severe respiratory & neurological disease, but human-to-human transmission limited & unlikely to lead to widespread pandemic. www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...
- BREAKING NEWS: #Nipah virus outbreak in #India After cases confirmed in #WestBengal some countries bring in airport screening. Kaja Abbas & Sol Kim comment on Nipah symptoms & transmission, efforts to control outbreak & risk to wider region. #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- Discover how to design and analyse cluster randomised and stepped wedge trials with LSHTM’s hybrid short course from 29 June – 3 July 2026. Learn sample size calculation, analysis methods & how to interpret results with confidence. Apply by 29 May 2026 👉 bit.ly/4t0wEDu
- Global health impacts of plastics systems could double by 2040 New research finds emissions from #plastics life cycle linked to health harms of global warming, air pollution & toxic chemicals #PublicHealth 🌍 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- BREAKING NEWS: UK loses its #measles elimination status @benk-d.bsky.social highlights failure to reach 95% measles #vaccine coverage target in UK + need for secure funding for vaccine outreach efforts & joined-up #PublicHealth response Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- Our Professional Diploma in Tropical #Nursing equips health professionals to address inequalities, deliver care in under-resourced systems & strengthen practice in diverse communities. Study online, 1 day a week - March 2026 entry now open Apply by 11 Feb 2026: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
- 👋 Happy #FollowFriday! Learn more about LSHTM's work to improve our shared health by following our centres, projects & groups 👇 Welcoming new addition @iced-lshtm.bsky.social! 🎉 #PublicHealth go.bsky.app/4FczAGWat://did:plc:wwfkqabqdkg53w5gw2lrln3q/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lltp5ghspk2d
- As #measles cases rise Heidi Larson comments for @globalvirusnews.bsky.social: “Strengthening routine immunization, surveillance, and public education is essential to prevent further outbreaks." #PublicHealth
- #Cholera cases surge in Africa: can vaccines help? Natalie Fischer tells @telegraph.co.uk “recent surge is really multifactorial" with conflict, displacement & natural disasters all contributing. 3 new vaccines offer hope of fresh approach. #PublicHealth www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
- Patients diagnosed with #eczema more likely to also be diagnosed with eye conditions & inflammatory bowel disease NHS records used to create first map of diseases linked to #eczema to help inform patients & healthcare professionals. #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- #Scabies cases in UK are growing @drmichaelmarks.bsky.social tells @theguardian.com while reasons for rise are unclear “delays in people being able to access care, and inadequate tracing and treatment of their contacts” may be making outbreaks worse. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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- No evidence taking #paracetamol in pregnancy raises risk of autism, ADHD, developmental issues Ian Douglas says review "well-conducted" as excludes studies which don't take into account key differences between mothers who use or don't use paracetamol during #pregnancy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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- UK #norovirus cases rise Damien Tully tells @thesun.co.uk the virus is resilient: "alcohol-based hand sanitisers won’t work as they can’t break through the virus’s protective protein coat.” Wash hands with soap after using the bathroom & before handling food: www.thesun.co.uk/health/37894...
- ICYMI: In @financialtimes.com Francis Ruiz argues if cost of new UK-US pharma deal comes out of existing #NHS budgets: "...it could lead to lives lost as more cost-effective treatments are crowded out to make way for expensive new drugs.” #PublicHealth giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
- Transforming #GlobalHealth ecosystem for a healthier world Peter Piot co-authors piece in @thinkglobalhealth.org discussing maintaining progress on global health & addressing funding cuts amid disease outbreaks, demographic shifts & climate stress. www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/tran...
- Want to take your #PublicHealth career to the next level in 2026? Develop the theoretical & practical aspects of drug safety through our online short course, covering meta-analysis, and risk management.💊 Running online, 23-27 March 2026. Apply now✍️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
- 🆕study suggests episiotomy, a surgical cut during childbirth, doubles risk of severe bleeding in women with moderate or severe #anaemia. Data from the WOMAN Trials could better inform routine practices to prevent bad outcomes during #childbirth. 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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- Happy holidays from everyone at LSHTM! Wherever you are around the world have a safe and restful break. LSHTM is now closed until 5 January 2026. See you in the New Year!
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- 📸 Yesterday @lshtm.bsky.social’s Maddy Power & families from @changingrealities.bsky.social met Sir Keir Starmer & @darrenpjones.bsky.social at 10 Downing Street to discuss challenging #childpoverty in the UK. Changing Realities is a collaboration between LSHTM @glasgow.ac.uk @cpaguk.bsky.social
- Government opens consultation to give it power over NICE thresholds Francis Ruiz tells @pulsetoday.bsky.social using cost-effectiveness thresholds as economic policy lever "muddies NICE’s role as the arbiter of value for individual health technologies." www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...
- What the scientists are doing to avoid superflu Brendan Wren tells @thetimes.com that while #flu vaccine might not work as well for everyone due to differences in immunity it still gives protection & lowers chances of getting severe flu. @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/life-style/h...
- 👋Applications are open for our Joint PhD Programme for #GlobalHealth with Nagasaki University Students will benefit from a community of global researchers & expertise in international #PublicHealth & tropical medicine. Apply by 9 Jan 2026👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/resear...
- #NHS must learn lessons of COVID to overcome winter #flu In the Guardian experts including @martinmckee.bsky.social say increasing vaccine uptake, boosting support for people to stay home when unwell & increasing ventilation would help protect from flu. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- "There has been a massive increase in the number of applicants, but the number of training positions has really not increased." For BBC Radio 4's Briefing Room, @martinmckee.bsky.social discusses how pay & working conditions are among the challenges facing UK doctors. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Want to learn the fundamental principles of #ClinicalTrials This short course @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social covers key issues in design, conduct, analysis and reporting. Running 24 March to 1 April 2026 Apply by 16 Feb 2026 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
- #NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising #flu cases Shereen Hussein tells @theguardian.com 'safe connection should be priority' & urges people to check on welfare of older relatives & neighbours, & take them to be vaccinated. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- #VitaminD & calcium supplements help improve bone density of adolescents with #HIV Rashida Ferrand & Vicky Simms explain trial in Africa 1st to provide evidence of safe & feasible intervention which lowers fracture risk & gives lifelong benefits. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- How can I support my vulnerable relative this #flu season? Shereen Hussein says while #vaccine is most effective protection for high-risk groups, staying away when ill or wearing a mask during visits to older people & those receiving care also advisable.😷 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- #Flu in the UK - what you need to know Listen to LSHTM Viral podcast on flu pod.link/1497329104/e... Read more from our experts: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth
- 👋Our MRC-LID studentships are now open for applications with @citystgeorges.bsky.social MRC-LID provides research opportunities focused on improving #GlobalHealth with skills, training & the expertise of 2 specialist institutions. Apply by 14 Jan 2026👉 mrc-lid.lshtm.ac.uk
- Climate change & cuts expand insect-borne disease threat Martin Hibberd tells @financialtimes.com just as vectors of #dengue & other diseases "move to new areas, such as Europe, the funding to mitigate and control them is dwindling.” www.ft.com/content/a534...
- Looking to further your knowledge & skills specific to #pandemics? Our online short course is designed for those working on disease outbreaks to develop skills critical to effective pandemic preparedness & response. Runs 19 Jan - 20 Feb 2026 👉 bit.ly/3iyCwS4
- Order now, don't miss out! Our LSHTM merch makes the perfect gift 🎁🎄 The best thing? It also gives back to our community, all profits go to LSHTM #scholarship fund... Shop: giftstore.lshtm.ac.uk
- Shopping for the holiday season? Visit LSHTM gift shop now!🎁 Browse our vector design merch including a rat mug, gilded vector socks & water bottle, other winter essentials & gift vouchers also available. All profits go to LSHTM #scholarship fund. 👉 giftstore.lshtm.ac.uk
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- <cough> <cough> Why is #flu such a tricky virus? Find out how flu interacts with other winter viruses & why we need a new #vaccine each year from expert Punam Mangtani in the latest LSHTM Viral podcast Listen 🎧👉 pod.link/1497329104/e... #H3N2 #PublicHealth
- What's fuelling global surge in #measles? @benk-d.bsky.social tells The Independent cuts have hampered response to vaccine #misinformation & clear evidence #austerity measures in certain areas are “correlated with declining vaccine uptake”. 👉 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
- Rapid Reaction: LSHTM experts respond to US vote to end hepatitis B #vaccine recommendation for newborns They warn more babies in the US will become infected with the virus, which is associated with liver #cancer #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- Interested in MSc Public Health for Eye Care or MSc Public Health for Global Practice? Applications open via the FCDO UK for candidates from lower-middle income commonwealth countries to gain skills to support sustainable development. Apply by 9 Dec 2025👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
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- Calling the shots: the pharmacists combatting vaccine #misinformation Liam Smeeth tells the PJ 'honesty really matters' in conversations around #vaccines to help build trust while Alex De Figueiredo explains uptake varies across different groups. pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/feat...
- Is US-UK trade deal on #pharmaceuticals good for health? Francis Ruiz warns raising the NICE threshold could see cost-effective treatments lose out to more expensive drugs, with worries about who will pay the bill.💊 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- New research suggests surge in incurable #ProstateCancer from lack of early screening Suping Ling comments for CBC News on study examining prostate cancer rates in #Canada & explains why screening all men may do more harm than good. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
- Shopping for the holiday season? Visit LSHTM gift shop now!🎁 Browse our vector design merch including a rat mug, gilded vector socks & water bottle, other winter essentials & gift vouchers also available. All profits go to LSHTM #scholarship fund. 👉 giftstore.lshtm.ac.uk
- Risks of universal #ProstateCancer screening could outweigh benefits Bernard Rachet & Suping Ling explain evidence doesn't justify population-wide screening for all men but highlights need for better data, screening methods & support. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
- This #GivingTuesday, we’re celebrating the generosity of our supporters!🎉 #Scholarships change lives & help brilliant students who would otherwise not be able to study with us & pursue #GlobalHealth careers. Yvonne tells us why she gives back. Donate 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/supportus/gi...
