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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Would you like to win a complimentary one-year membership to RSTMH? 📸 If so, you can take part in our photo competition for the cover of our new Artificial Intelligence in Global Health journal. Find out all the terms and conditions 👇 www.rstmh.org/2026-cover-p...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Join the #RSTMH Annual Meeting 2026. 15-16 October 2026. Early bird rate until 14 August. Join global health professionals, from around the world for a unique opportunity to explore some of the most important topics in global health. Register now: rstmh.org/events/rstmh...
RSTMH Annual Meeting - Equitable Partnerships in Global Health
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
On day 1 of the #GlobalPartnershipConference, RSTMH joined our fellow UK Coalition Against NTDs members at the Wellcome Trust and FCDO Services event on 'Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships' to discuss what equitable partnership looks like in practice.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Free online event to launch RSTMH’s new journal Artificial Intelligence in Global Health: Revolution or risk? Debating AI’s role in global health. Join us for expert insights, ethics & live discussion. 28 May, 11:00AM–12:30PM BST. #GlobalHealth #AI www.rstmh.org/events/revol...
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Revolution or Risk? Debating AI’s Role in Global Health and Launching the Journal That Will Shape It | RSTMH
We are delighted to invite you to an online event to mark the launch of RSTMH’s new journal, Artificial Intelligence in Global Health.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Emerging Leaders Award – Nominations Open (2026) Recognising early-career leaders making a real impact through leadership, mentoring & capacity building in tropical medicine and global health. ⏰ Apply by 15 May 2026 🔗 rstmh.org/medals-awards/emerging-leaders-award #EarlyCareerResearchers#RSTMH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
FREE ACCESS: Special Collection for World Malaria Day 🦟 To recognise #WorldMalariaDay2026, we are sharing a Special Collection of articles related to malaria from our journals. Learn about advances aimed at malaria eradication: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We are delighted to announce the title of our new journal, Artificial Intelligence in Global Health, alongside the appointment of its Co-Editors-in-Chief, Dr Peiling Yap and Rohit Malpani. Find out more: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne... #ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalHealth
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Chalmers Medal – Nominations Open Recognising mid-career researchers in #GlobalHealth & #TropicalMedicine who show excellence in mentoring and capacity building. ⏰ Apply by 15 May 2026 🔗 rstmh.org/medals-award... #RSTMH #GlobalHealth #TropicalMedicine
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Nominations are now open for the RSTMH Medals & Awards 2026! Recognising excellence in global health for a range of career stages. Open now: Chalmers Medal, Emerging Leaders Award & George Macdonald Medal. ⏰ Apply by 15 May 2026 🔗 rstmh.org/medals-awards #GlobalHealth #TropicalMedicine #RSTMH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Now Open: 2026 RSTMH Student Essay Competition Our annual Essay Competition invites students to tackle a challenging question about global health. The winner will receive £200 and a year's RSTMH membership. Find out more and submit by 5 June: www.rstmh.org/medals-award...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It was fantastic to see a full house at our 51st Topics in Infection conference today! Thank you to all our delegates and speakers for contributing to another insightful and energising event, and for the thoughtful questions that sparked rich discussion.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📢 Today marks World NTD Day – a chance to raise awareness of Neglected Tropical Diseases, reflect on the progress made and look to the challenges ahead. We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the global health community who work tirelessly to reduce the burden of NTDs.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
As part of #WorldNTDDay 2026, We spoke to five experts from our global health community who work on NTD treatment, control and policy about what the greatest challenges, opportunities and successes have been over the last year. See more, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
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From Research to Impact: World NTD Day 2026 | RSTMH
To mark World NTD Day, we spoke with members of our community who work on NTDs. They share reflections on progress made over the past year and the key challenges that continue to shape their work.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
RSTMH would like to congratulate Professor Sir David Mabey and Professor Nicholas Day on being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026 🎉
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
There are still a few days left to enter our photo competition! If you are a member or Fellow of RSTMH, make sure to submit your photo and be in with the chance of winning £200 📷 Find out more, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
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Photo Competition: Global Health in the Digital World | RSTMH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
RSTMH is proud to have partnered with Sightsavers to publish a supplement in our journal International Health, honouring 75 years of Sightsavers’ essential work. Find out more about the new supplement, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
Mr Jacob Solomon, a lab scientist and microscopist at work in the Primary Health Post at Irele Local Government area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Credit: Sightsavers/Taiwo Aina
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who came along to the London Research in Progress yesterday! Held at the @lshtm.bsky.social, the event featured ten fantastic abstract presentations from ECRs who presented their unpublished research in progress. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events: www.rstmh.org/events
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We’re pleased to share more fantastic speakers for our upcoming Topics in Infection event! 🎟️ Make sure to book your tickets to this previously sold-out conference, and check out the updated speaker list, here: www.rstmh.org/events/51st-...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is thrilled to be announcing the development of a new journal looking at Artificial Intelligence and Global Health, which will be launching in early 2026. Find out more, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are launching a photo competition! We want our members & Fellows to capture the intersection between global health and technology, and how the digital revolution – including artificial intelligence – is changing how we practice healthcare. Apply now: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
New review article in International Health ➡️ Basil H Aboul-Enein and team discuss the effectiveness of family planning interventions across the league of Arab states. Read the full review here: academic.oup.com/inthealth/ar...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
📣 The November issue of International Health is now available online! Keep reading, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
A grandmother tenderly hugs her proud granddaughter, who suffers from Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy. She has witnessed her grandchild’s health improving greatly over a period of a few months, thanks to treatment and assistance provided by the Nodding Syndrome Alliance in Maridi, South Sudan.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We are collating the latest original research, reviews, and opinion pieces on the impact of environmental change on human health, to appear in our journals 🌳 If you’re interested in submitting to this collection, you can find out more here: academic.oup.com/trstmh/pages...
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The text underneath reads 'We are seeing proposals for a Special Collection which will explore the impact of environmental change on human health'. A small circle reads 'Deadline for submission: 31st October'.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The theme for the World Health Summit this year was 'Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World'. Take a look at RSTMH reflections on the conference, here: rstmh.org/news-blog/bl... #WHS2025
Tamar Ghosh, Chief Executive of RSTMH (left) and Jamie Bay Nishi Director of American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)(right) stand in front of a sign that says 'World Health Summit'.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We came away from our Annual Meeting 2025 bubbling with ideas, energised from hearing different perspectives and inspired by making new connections. Take a look at our reflections of the event, here: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...
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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 01/10/2025
Congratulations Kevin Marsh, awarded @rstmh.bsky.social 2025 Sir Patrick Manson Medal Malariologist and Global Health Researcher, Kevin is Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative and Senior Adviser Science for Africa Foundation @ox.ac.uk Read more 👉 www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/kevin-m...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
RSTMH is at #ECTMIH2025 in Hamburg, Germany this week, 29 Sept - 2 Oct. Stop by booth 25 to talk to the team about RSTMH membership, journals, events and the latest in tropical medicine and global health.
Nell, our membership manager, sits at a desk at ECTMIH 2025. The table is covered with a tablecloth that says 'RSTMH'.
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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2025
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...
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Joel Tarning awarded RSTMH’s 2025 Chalmers Medal
Professor Joel Tarning, head of MORU’s Clinical Pharmacology Department, has been honoured with the award of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s Chalmers Medal for his exceptional con...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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!
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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...
Photo of an Atheris viper snake. Credit:  Edgar Neri-Castro
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
📣 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...
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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...
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Prevalence and correlates of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among adults in rural Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic: an evaluation of a community-based screening programme
AbstractBackground. One in two people with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa remains undiagnosed, which has contributed to the region's high rates of diabetes
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WHO @who.int · 15/08/2025
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
Graphic with the title 'Rabies is 100% Vaccine Preventable.' On the left, a silhouette of a child with a blue syringe icon, and the text 'Ensure people have access to life-saving vaccines if bitten.' On the right, a silhouette of a dog with a blue syringe icon, and the text 'Vaccinate pets annually to stop transmission.'
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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...
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes among Saharia: a marginalized community of Madhya Pradesh, India
AbstractBackground. Few attempts have been made to explore the drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) outcomes and associated factors among underprivileged co
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WHO @who.int · 07/08/2025
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
Illustration of a healthcare provider standing beside a mother holding her newborn. Text reads: 'Every woman and their baby has the right to safe and respectful care.' A checklist beside the image lists five rights: Informed consent and privacy, Clear communication, Emotional support, Autonomy and pain relief, Family involvement.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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...
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Comparison of antimicrobial resistance genes on the ocular surface of patients with corneal infections in California and Malawi
AbstractBackground. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) determinants on the ocular surface may contribute to poor treatment responses.Methods. An exploratory co
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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...
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Afghanistan
Abstract. Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (OWCL) is a sand fly-transmitted skin infection caused by Leishmania species that extends from West Africa to C
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WHO @who.int · 04/08/2025
Reduce risk of flu by taking these 6 simple actions! 👇
Infographic titled 'Take 6 simple actions to #KeepFluAway'. It shows six simple actions: 1) Get your flu shot, 2) Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and dispose properly, 3) Wash your hands, 4) Stay home if feeling unwell, 5) Avoid close contact with a sick person, and 6) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
New in #INTHEA: Melgar and Palacios identify predictive factors of maternal near miss in #caesarean patients in #Peru #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...
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Systolic hypertension, caesarean duration and prenatal visits as predictors of maternal near miss in Peru
AbstractBackground. To identify the predictive factors of maternal near miss in caesarean patients in the obstetrics and gynaecology service at Hospital II
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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...
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Vector incrimination studies of lymphatic filariasis in rural areas of endemic Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, India
AbstractBackground. Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by infections from Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi or Brugia timori. Th
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WHO @who.int · 01/08/2025
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
Illustration of a child being breastfed. Text reads:
Breastfeeding contributes to:
- Improved survival
- Protection from infectious diseases
- Reduced lifetime risk of obesity, asthma and heart disease
- Optimal nutrition
- Lower rates of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes and heart disease for mum
- Healthy brain development
- Strong microbiomes
Investing in breastfeeding means investing in the future. It supports healthier populations, reduced healthcare costs and stronger economies.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
New in #INTHEA: Mwale et al assess the progress of #trachoma elimination in Western Province, #Zambia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/inthealth/ad...
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Assessing trachoma elimination progress in districts with persistent trachoma, Western Province, Zambia
AbstractBackground. Trachoma is a public health problem in Zambia. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) in 1–9-
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
New in #TRSTMH: Sarathchandra and colleagues conduct an observational study of patients with #dengue in rural #SriLanka #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...
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Haemoconcentration in diagnosing dengue haemorrhagic fever: evidence from a rural Sri Lankan observational study
AbstractBackground. One of the World Health Organization criteria for dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a 20% increase in haematocrit. This study on dengu
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WHO @who.int · 28/07/2025
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
Text graphic with the message: “Food is... a basic right, not a luxury.” The word “luxury” is crossed out in red.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
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...
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Impact of home-based follow-up care on hypertension control among patients attending Thika Level Five Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya: A randomized control study
AbstractBackground. Hypertension contributes to a large burden of cardiovascular diseases, with a higher prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. Hy
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WHO @who.int · 28/07/2025
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
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2019: 1.1 million deaths
2022: 1.3 million death
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
New in #TRSTMH: Aga et al analyse #snakebite cases and treatment outcomes in the Afar region of #Ethiopia #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...
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Snakebite cases and treatment outcomes in the Afar region, Ethiopia: a retrospective and prospective study approach
AbstractBackground. Snakebite envenomation remains a public health issue, particularly in rural areas. Quick and accurate case identification, coupled with
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WHO @who.int · 24/07/2025
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
A large yellow ribbon with a star is displayed on the right side. Text reads: "Timor-Leste is officially malaria-free." Below it is the hashtag: #EndMalaria.
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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...
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Physical activity and protein-intake strategies to prevent sarcopenia in older people
AbstractBackground. This study aimed to determine the physical activity level and protein intake of older people with sarcopenia and investigate the adequa
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
New in #TRSTMH: de Souza and colleagues review the association between #immunosupression and reactivation of cutaneous #leishmaniasis #GlobalHealth academic.oup.com/trstmh/advan...
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Reactivation of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the context of non-HIV immunosuppression: a literature analysis
AbstractBackground. Immunosuppression increases the risk of primary cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) infection and its reactivation. This systematic review exa
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