We're the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response at @lshtm.bsky.social.
Our Centre brings together experts from different fields to see the bigger picture, re-think collaboration and make a global impact on pandemic preparedness.
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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...
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...
#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth
#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth
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...
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...
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...
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...
Listen to LSHTM Viral podcast on flu pod.link/1497329104/e...
Read more from our experts: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
#PublicHealth
Listen to LSHTM Viral podcast on flu pod.link/1497329104/e...
Read more from our experts: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
#PublicHealth
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
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
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
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
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
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
👉Check out the @nihr.bsky.social PhD studentship @lshtm.bsky.social. Your opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, high-impact research programme focussed on optimising #vaccine effectiveness. 💉
🗓️Apply by 12 Jan
🔗 bit.ly/4iLeXTH
👉Check out the @nihr.bsky.social PhD studentship @lshtm.bsky.social. Your opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, high-impact research programme focussed on optimising #vaccine effectiveness. 💉
🗓️Apply by 12 Jan
🔗 bit.ly/4iLeXTH
@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...
@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...
Applications are now open to study at LSHTM in 2026/27! From 1-year intensive taught programmes in London or online, distance learning programmes & research degrees.
Apply now👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses
Applications are now open to study at LSHTM in 2026/27! From 1-year intensive taught programmes in London or online, distance learning programmes & research degrees.
Apply now👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
👩🍼Dr Enny Da Paixao Cruz, Associate Professor @lshtm.bsky.social, discusses the links between #ClimateChange, infectious diseases like Zika and dengue, and child health
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
👩🍼Dr Enny Da Paixao Cruz, Associate Professor @lshtm.bsky.social, discusses the links between #ClimateChange, infectious diseases like Zika and dengue, and child health
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
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Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
In @dailymail.co.uk Punam Mangtani explains how current H3N2 strain may differ from #flu circulating last year & how lower immunity in the population means virus can spread more easily.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
In @dailymail.co.uk Punam Mangtani explains how current H3N2 strain may differ from #flu circulating last year & how lower immunity in the population means virus can spread more easily.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for #PublicHealth.
Book your place now👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for #PublicHealth.
Book your place now👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Covering a wide array of topics, choose from 50+ intensive module for 2.5 days across 5 weeks between Jan-May 2026.
🖊️Apply now👉 bit.ly/3WOOUks
Covering a wide array of topics, choose from 50+ intensive module for 2.5 days across 5 weeks between Jan-May 2026.
🖊️Apply now👉 bit.ly/3WOOUks
Punam Mangtani explains H3N2 flu strain circulating this year is less like 2024’s, so may transmit/infect people more easily & important those eligible get vaccinated ASAP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Punam Mangtani explains H3N2 flu strain circulating this year is less like 2024’s, so may transmit/infect people more easily & important those eligible get vaccinated ASAP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Our intensive modules offer a focused opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills over a short study period.
Learn more & apply👉 bit.ly/3Yqg8iH
Our intensive modules offer a focused opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills over a short study period.
Learn more & apply👉 bit.ly/3Yqg8iH
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
🧰The study aims to identify key development areas to enhance a molecular “toolbox” that strengthens outbreak preparedness across West Africa.
👉 bit.ly/V-TARDIS
🧰The study aims to identify key development areas to enhance a molecular “toolbox” that strengthens outbreak preparedness across West Africa.
👉 bit.ly/V-TARDIS
On BBC World Service Daniela Manno discusses response to #Ebola & what needs to happen for DRC to be declared Ebola-free.
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
On BBC World Service Daniela Manno discusses response to #Ebola & what needs to happen for DRC to be declared Ebola-free.
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...