Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 8hSocial care reform needs to be about more than protecting the NHS. Following Andy Burnham’s speech at The Labour Party Conference, Shereen Hussein highlights the need to recognise social care as a major social and economic institution in its own right. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 053
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 8hSocial care reform needs to be about more than protecting the NHS. Following Andy Burnham’s speech at The Labour Party Conference, Shereen Hussein highlights the need to recognise social care as a major social and economic institution in its own right. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 053
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTB Centre LSHTM @tb-lshtm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026📢 Deadline extended to 7 October! Know an outstanding emerging researcher in TB/HIV? Nominate them for the 2026 Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize, recognising innovative research focused on sub-Saharan Africa. Find out more 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #TB #HIV #TBResearchlshtm.ac.ukStephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTMStephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTM 054
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🧬 Faster genomic surveillance could strengthen infection control in Tunisia. New research by led @danaait.bsky.social shows whole-genome sequencing could be cost-saving when results reach infection control teams within four days. Read more 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4dboOAA 187
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Join LSHTM’s online AI in Health short course (24-27 Nov 2026) to learn key concepts in machine learning, computer vision and LLMs, and explore ethical, regulatory and practical applications of AI in healthcare and public health. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... 010
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🦟 What role does vitamin B6 play in malaria transmission? New research from @lshtm.bsky.social & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social shows malaria parasites rely on vitamin B6 to develop inside mosquitoes, highlighting potential new ways to block transmission New findings, new clues👀 🔗 bit.ly/4yiU8pJ 046
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🆕1 in 5 young people in UK regret a health decision they made based on #misinformation A new LSHTM report reveals public attitudes & exposure to false or misleading health information. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 02214
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🆕1 in 5 young people in UK regret a health decision they made based on #misinformation A new LSHTM report reveals public attitudes & exposure to false or misleading health information. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 02214
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026LSHTM alumnus Dr Silviu Domente appointed by @who.int as its new representative in Ukraine. Dr Domente, who studied MSc Public Health by Distance Learning at LSHTM in 2010, said: "My years at LSHTM gave me the foundation I still rely on...” Read more👉 www.who.int/europe/news/... 034
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026LSHTM alumnus Dr Silviu Domente appointed by @who.int as its new representative in Ukraine. Dr Domente, who studied MSc Public Health by Distance Learning at LSHTM in 2010, said: "My years at LSHTM gave me the foundation I still rely on...” Read more👉 www.who.int/europe/news/... 034
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026👋It's #WelcomeWeek and we're excited to welcome our new & returning students. Here's to a successful year of study and research! Check out our packed programme of events designed to help you settle in and learn more about our vibrant, global LSHTM community. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/new-st... 01110
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026As debate around social care reform grows, LSHTM experts say lasting change will require engagement with frontline workers and people using social care services. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 095
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineGlobal Health Economics Centre @lshtm-gheco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🌱 New @lshtm.bsky.social research highlights how taxes and subsidies on food could improve the UK's #PublicHealth & environment Simulations suggest taxes on high-carbon & less healthy foods, balanced with subsidies to mitigate higher prices, yielded most benefits 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 035
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTB Centre LSHTM @tb-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🌍 Working with @gavi.org, @lshtm.bsky.social researchers led by @drjohnellis.bsky.social modelled the potential impact of new TB vaccines across 73 LMICs. 💉 vaccines delivered between 2030 and 2050 could avert up to 61 million TB cases and 7 million deaths by 2100. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4rkkTax 089
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCentre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM @lshtm-planet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🦟"It’s definitely the strongest El Niño we’ve ever had, and normally we’d expect that to massively increase [dengue] transmission" Professor Oliver Brady speaks to the @telegraph.co.uk about El Niño effects on dengue - and how real-time tracking could help 👉 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...telegraph.co.uk 084
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🎉We’re the #1 university in the UK for public health for the 10th year in a row. The 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has just been released & puts LSHTM in the top spot in the UK, and #2 in the world for #PublicHealth. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 13515
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🎉We’re the #1 university in the UK for public health for the 10th year in a row. The 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has just been released & puts LSHTM in the top spot in the UK, and #2 in the world for #PublicHealth. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 13515
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Alumni @lshtmalumni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Ana Luiza Savi (MSc Reproductive & Sexual Health Research, 2025) shares how her time at @lshtm.bsky.social helped shape her work in reproductive health, feminist advocacy, and published research with real-world impact. 👏 🔗 Read her blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum... 011
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026✍️ Gain essential skills for evidence-based practice ✅ Learn to conduct high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses in health research with our online short course. 📅Runs 16-19 November 2026 Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/2jrwz4uz #PublicHealth 032
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026✍️ Gain essential skills for evidence-based practice ✅ Learn to conduct high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses in health research with our online short course. 📅Runs 16-19 November 2026 Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/2jrwz4uz #PublicHealth 032
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026BREAKING NEWS: Mosquitoes that can carry #chikungunya, #dengue and #Zika virus breeding in UK 🦟 Aedes aegypti #mosquitoes and larvae found in residential properties in east London. LSHTM experts explain current risk to humans is low but action is needed. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 12120
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026BREAKING NEWS: Mosquitoes that can carry #chikungunya, #dengue and #Zika virus breeding in UK 🦟 Aedes aegypti #mosquitoes and larvae found in residential properties in east London. LSHTM experts explain current risk to humans is low but action is needed. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 12120
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026RAPID REACTION: Reports of rare 'airport malaria' after two German workers die LSHTM expert outlines how airport #malaria occurs, why it’s distinct from imported malaria, and the measures needed to prevent future outbreaks 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth 075
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026RAPID REACTION: Reports of rare 'airport malaria' after two German workers die LSHTM expert outlines how airport #malaria occurs, why it’s distinct from imported malaria, and the measures needed to prevent future outbreaks 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth 075
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineData & Statistical Science for Health, LSHTM @lshtm-dash.bsky.social · 25/08/2026📊 This is your last chance to join the @lshtm.bsky.social MSc Health Data Science As #PublicHealth uses more health data than ever, our Msc combines your passion for healthcare with #DataScience expertise Apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 31 August 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...lshtm.ac.ukMSc Health Data Science | LSHTM 033
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026New research shows maternal anaemia can have serious consequences for newborn health. Almost 40% of women with moderate or severe anaemia gave birth to babies born prematurely, with low birth weight, or smaller than expected for their gestational age. Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 032
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCentre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM @lshtm-planet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026🌍The UK drought is a warning: Climate change is a food & public health emergency In @bmj.com, @lshtm.bsky.social's Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi warns UK drought is hitting food production, prices and health inequalities, calling for joined-up action across food, water & health. 👉 www.bmj.com/content/394/...bmj.comThe UK drought is a warning: Climate change is a food and public health emergencyThe UK has entered a new era of climate volatility, in which record breaking temperatures and droughts are expected rather than exceptional events.1 On 14 August, 71.3% of England was declared to be ... 01410
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 20/08/2026🦟 A mosquito colony with origins dating back to 1975 is still helping scientists study malaria today. For #WorldMosquitoDay, go behind the scenes at @lshtm.bsky.social and @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social to meet the mosquitoes supporting malaria research. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hJprob 0117
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Working in travel health/looking to enter the field? Our Travel Medicine short course will help you develop practical skills in risk assessment, vaccination, disease prevention & traveller advice: ✅ In London ✅ Runs 2–6 November 2026 ✅ Reduced fees available 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... 001
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026RAPID REACTION: UK declares national outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis LSHTM experts discuss potential source of the outbreak and measures you can take to protect yourself More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 1712
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026RAPID REACTION: UK declares national outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis LSHTM experts discuss potential source of the outbreak and measures you can take to protect yourself More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 1712
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Human health risks being sidelined in latest draft of UN #plastics treaty LSHTM researcher Megan Deeney tells @theguardian.com objectives to protect health “could be lost altogether in further negotiations.” #PublicHealth More 👉 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comNew UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts sayNGOs say agreement held back by tenuous human health commitments and lobbying from plastic industry 034
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Human health risks being sidelined in latest draft of UN #plastics treaty LSHTM researcher Megan Deeney tells @theguardian.com objectives to protect health “could be lost altogether in further negotiations.” #PublicHealth More 👉 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comNew UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts sayNGOs say agreement held back by tenuous human health commitments and lobbying from plastic industry 034
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026🏆 LSHTM alumna wins @britishcouncil.bsky.social #StudyUKAlumniAward Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades (MSc Medical Microbiology, 2007) = Global Winner in the Business & Innovation category for work on transforming science into solutions for patients & families More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum... 181
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Build practical knowledge in #PublicHealth & #GlobalHealth with an in-person individual module at LSHTM ✍️ Topics include: ✅Epidemiology ✅Statistics ✅Demography ✅Environmental health ✅Health policy ✅Health services ✅Health economics Apply by 1 September 2026 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... 072
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Alumni @lshtmalumni.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Congratulations to two outstanding @lshtm.bsky.social alumni recognised through the @britishcouncil.bsky.social #StudyUKAlumniAwards 🌍🎉 🏆 Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades (MSc Medical Microbiology, 2007) was named the Global Winner in the Business & Innovation category. 231
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026RAPID REACTION: US calls to split MMR vaccine @benk-d.bsky.social responds to executive order calling for MMR jab to be split into separate jabs: “This move will further obstruct efforts to contain measles outbreaks that have persisted in the US..." More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 11917
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026RAPID REACTION: US calls to split MMR vaccine @benk-d.bsky.social responds to executive order calling for MMR jab to be split into separate jabs: “This move will further obstruct efforts to contain measles outbreaks that have persisted in the US..." More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... 11917
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026🔥What makes #wildfires so harmful to health? Kamal Jyoti Maji explains toxic plumes of smoke can lead to the premature deaths of people far away from the fire. More about health impacts & what can be done 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... @lshtm-planet.bsky.social #PublicHealth 0106
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026🔥What makes #wildfires so harmful to health? Kamal Jyoti Maji explains toxic plumes of smoke can lead to the premature deaths of people far away from the fire. More about health impacts & what can be done 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... @lshtm-planet.bsky.social #PublicHealth 0106
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Meet the "princess mosquitoes", a nickname for the notoriously fussy Aedes vexans 🦟 Researchers @lshtm.bsky.social have established the UK's first lab colony to understand this native species and prepare for future mosquito-borne disease threats. Read more in @telegraph.co.uk 👉 bit.ly/4cixqVp 0104
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCMMID @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026📊 Working in #InfectiousDisease modelling? It’s your last chance to apply for our @lshtm.bsky.social short course: Model Fitting and Inference for Infectious Disease Dynamics Running from 7-10 Sept 2026 #PublicHealth Apply by 23:59 BST on 7 August 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... 156
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Malaria drug resistance is a growing concern. Research by @lshtm.bsky.social Research Fellow @leen-vanheer.bsky.social and colleagues identifies genetic changes in parasites in Ethiopia that may affect treatment effectiveness. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4fTuTC6 084
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Alumni @lshtmalumni.bsky.social · 05/08/2026What if Ale could reduce the inequalities in healthcare access? Alejandra Parra (MSc Demography & Health, 2025) reflects on her @lshtm.bsky.social journey, her passion for demography, and her next steps towards a funded PhD. Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen... 043
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026💊 Build your knowledge of drug safety with LSHTM’s modular training in pharmacoepidemiology & pharmacovigilance: ✅ Choose full Professional Certificate or individual blocks ✅ Runs 9 November 2026 – 30 June 2027 ✅ Reduced fees available More/apply 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... 033
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 03/08/2026How will ongoing UK heatwaves affect food & water supplies? Pauline Scheelbeek tells BBC Verify: "The drought could have a direct knock-on effect on food supplies" with potential for "less British produce and at higher prices in our supermarkets." More 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUK heatwaves: Satellite images show how UK landscape has changedBBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming. 053
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCentre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM @lshtm-planet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026🔥Heatwaves, drought and wildfires are taking a growing toll in the UK @the-independent.com discusses the health impact of heat, citing LSHTM’s rapid analysis estimating ~2,700 heat-related deaths in the May & June 2026 heatwaves and the UKHSA's latest figures www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...independent.co.ukDrought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summerClimate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely. 032
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCentre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM @lshtm-planet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026✈️How can public health research reduce travel emissions without limiting vital collaboration? 📃A travel policy developed by the Plus Project cut travel-related emissions by 24% - avoiding nearly 52 tonnes of CO₂equivalent. 🔗Read the lessons for future projects👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... 021
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Funded #PhD opportunities available at LSHTM, starting January 2027: ✍️ Model UK measles transmission using mathematical modelling & data science ✍️ Investigate Tahyna virus transmission, mosquito eggs & overwintering Home fee eligibility applies, learn more/apply: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a... 21412
Reposted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · 24/07/2026🗣️Yes, mRNA vaccine are safe & effective. VaC Co-Directors comment on the findings of a Lancet Review into the vaccine type, co-authored by @profheidilarson.bsky.social and others💉 Read the full story 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... 0125