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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.
January 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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📢 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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January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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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...
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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January 29, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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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 🎉
January 7, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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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...
Photo Competition: Global Health in the Digital World | RSTMH
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January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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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
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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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December 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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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-...
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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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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November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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...
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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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...
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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📣 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.
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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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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October 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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'.
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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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...
October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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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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October 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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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...
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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September 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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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!
September 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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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...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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📣 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...
September 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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New in #INTHEA: Sseguya and colleagues analyse the prevalence of #diabetes among adults in rural #Uganda during the #COVID-19 pandemic

#GlobalHealth

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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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August 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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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
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August 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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New in #TRSTMH: Mishra and colleagues explore the treatment outcomes for drug-resistant #tuberculosis among Saharia, a marginalized community in #India

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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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August 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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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.
August 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM