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The MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford: a full time one-year programme examining major challenges to the health of populations in resource-limited contexts. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/msc-ihtm
Over 100 IHTM alumni were joined by friends from across the international tropical health network to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MSc. It was a remarkable two-days, full of energy, hope and inspiration. Find out more
Celebrating 10 years of IHTM
On the 25th and 26th April the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, IHTM, celebrated its tenth anniversary as an internationally renowned programme for future global health leaders, with...
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April 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Over 100 IHTM alumni were joined by friends from across the international tropical health network to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MSc. It was a remarkable two-days, full of energy, hope and inspiration. Find out more
The 2024/25 IHTM cohort took a break from studying for their upcoming exams to share a picnic in University Parks. They were joined by Proochista and Roger and everyone welcomed getting together and relaxing in the sunshine.
April 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The 2024/25 IHTM cohort took a break from studying for their upcoming exams to share a picnic in University Parks. They were joined by Proochista and Roger and everyone welcomed getting together and relaxing in the sunshine.
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I am excited to work with Caesar Atuire supporting Oxford University’s role in equitable and impactful global health partnerships
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof @susannadunachie.bsky.social & Dr Caesar Atuire as Co-Associate Directors of #OxfordGlobalHealth
Their leadership will be critical to shaping @UniofOxford global health research.
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Their leadership will be critical to shaping @UniofOxford global health research.
@ndm.ox.ac.uk @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk
👉www.globalhealth.ox....
New Co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Susanna Dunachie and Dr Caesar Atuire as Co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I am excited to work with Caesar Atuire supporting Oxford University’s role in equitable and impactful global health partnerships
Students are looking ahead to their research placements in Africa, South America and Asia working on projects from modelling of dengue serotypes in Latin America, mental health literacy in Nepal, to the ethical use of AI to increase efficiency of e-pharmacy and telehealth services in Kenya. More
Research Placements 2025
Planning and preparation for this year's placements.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Students are looking ahead to their research placements in Africa, South America and Asia working on projects from modelling of dengue serotypes in Latin America, mental health literacy in Nepal, to the ethical use of AI to increase efficiency of e-pharmacy and telehealth services in Kenya. More
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#ResearchHighlight from Caesar Atuire, Solidarity @cghr.ox.ac.uk
Can #solidarity in global health curb the next #outbreak? A commentary on #mpox
Read more 👉 www.ndm.ac/tropmed.res-hi
Full publication 👉 gh.bmj.com/content/10/3...
Can #solidarity in global health curb the next #outbreak? A commentary on #mpox
Read more 👉 www.ndm.ac/tropmed.res-hi
Full publication 👉 gh.bmj.com/content/10/3...
March 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#ResearchHighlight from Caesar Atuire, Solidarity @cghr.ox.ac.uk
Can #solidarity in global health curb the next #outbreak? A commentary on #mpox
Read more 👉 www.ndm.ac/tropmed.res-hi
Full publication 👉 gh.bmj.com/content/10/3...
Can #solidarity in global health curb the next #outbreak? A commentary on #mpox
Read more 👉 www.ndm.ac/tropmed.res-hi
Full publication 👉 gh.bmj.com/content/10/3...
The 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament to present their policy briefs to the APPG on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. The policy briefs reflected today’s rapidly evolving global health environment. Find out more about the topics covered.
Students present to the APPG
The 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament to present their policy briefs to the APPG on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. The policy briefs reflected today’s rapidly evolving global health environment. Find out more about the topics covered.
Two great new IHTM podcasts with Carine Asnong and Naima Nasir. Carine charts her career in global health working with communities and young people in Europe, Asia and Africa. Naima discusses the importance of contextual considerations drawing on her experience of working in Africa and Asia. Listen
Unpacking the Fundamentals of Global Health: Towards a New Generation of Leadership
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March 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Two great new IHTM podcasts with Carine Asnong and Naima Nasir. Carine charts her career in global health working with communities and young people in Europe, Asia and Africa. Naima discusses the importance of contextual considerations drawing on her experience of working in Africa and Asia. Listen
Nashwa Mohammed, from Sudan, and Reem Elsayed, from Egypt, are two of this year’s IHTM students who feature in a recent article from the University of Oxford which profiles some of the 2024/25 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, under the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx).
IHTM Scholars
AfOx Mastercard Foundation Scholars
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March 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Nashwa Mohammed, from Sudan, and Reem Elsayed, from Egypt, are two of this year’s IHTM students who feature in a recent article from the University of Oxford which profiles some of the 2024/25 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, under the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx).
Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed, who represented the Oxford University Africa Society at the Bridging Excellence: Oxbridge African Scholars Summit 2025. Reem presented her research on pandemic preparedness which explores EID surveillance-to-notification systems. Find out more
African Scholars Summit
Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed, who represented the Oxford University Africa Society at the Bridging Excellence: Oxbridge African Scholars Summit 2025. Reem presented her research on pandemic preparedness which explores EID surveillance-to-notification systems. Find out more
IHTM student, Fona Qorina, is part of a research team that has won the Sustainability for Health Professionals Education Award at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC 2025). The research looked at Indonesian medical interns’ intention to practice in rural areas. More
Prize winning research
IHTM student, Fona Qorina, who is currently study the MSc, is part of a research team that has won the Sustainability for Health Professionals Education Award at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Con...
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February 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
IHTM student, Fona Qorina, is part of a research team that has won the Sustainability for Health Professionals Education Award at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC 2025). The research looked at Indonesian medical interns’ intention to practice in rural areas. More
Latest impact story from IHTM – 2020 alumna, Tamarie Rocke, talks about her work at PAHO and the One Health focus on AMR in Belize and the Caribbean. Tamarie will be amongst the IHTM alumni presenting at the upcoming IHTM Reunion in April. More about Tamarie’s work.
Tamarie Rocke
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February 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Latest impact story from IHTM – 2020 alumna, Tamarie Rocke, talks about her work at PAHO and the One Health focus on AMR in Belize and the Caribbean. Tamarie will be amongst the IHTM alumni presenting at the upcoming IHTM Reunion in April. More about Tamarie’s work.
This week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP). HSPIP is part of the Global Health Research and Practice core module and is led by Dr Dirk Horemans and Dr Elisha Kipkemoi Ngetich. Find out more.
Introducing HSPiP
This week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP).
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January 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP). HSPIP is part of the Global Health Research and Practice core module and is led by Dr Dirk Horemans and Dr Elisha Kipkemoi Ngetich. Find out more.
Students have been honing their presentation and communication skills in readiness for the annual Oxford Union Debate which focused on climate change. They drew on their international experience to present fascinating arguments. Find out more.
Persuasive debating
The Hilary term began with mocks which were closely followed by the eagerly anticipated annual debate at the Oxford Union.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Students have been honing their presentation and communication skills in readiness for the annual Oxford Union Debate which focused on climate change. They drew on their international experience to present fascinating arguments. Find out more.
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#MeetOurResearchers video interview with Edna Mutua KWTRP
#AntimicrobialResistance surveillance and governance
Hospital samples are transfered to high-capacity laboratories for analysis, to inform patient treatment and policy planning
Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiEi...
#AntimicrobialResistance surveillance and governance
Hospital samples are transfered to high-capacity laboratories for analysis, to inform patient treatment and policy planning
Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiEi...
January 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#MeetOurResearchers video interview with Edna Mutua KWTRP
#AntimicrobialResistance surveillance and governance
Hospital samples are transfered to high-capacity laboratories for analysis, to inform patient treatment and policy planning
Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiEi...
#AntimicrobialResistance surveillance and governance
Hospital samples are transfered to high-capacity laboratories for analysis, to inform patient treatment and policy planning
Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiEi...
Lonnie Hackett, IHTM 2017, and Ignicious Bulongo are transforming healthcare of school-aged children in Zambia through Healthy Learners, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersection of health and education transforming schools into access points for healthcare. More
Lonnie Hackett
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January 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lonnie Hackett, IHTM 2017, and Ignicious Bulongo are transforming healthcare of school-aged children in Zambia through Healthy Learners, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersection of health and education transforming schools into access points for healthcare. More
Come and join us for the annual IHTM Oxford Union Debate - all welcome! This year's 10th cohort of students take to the floor for what promises to be a lively and insightful discussion with a global perspective.
RSVP to msc.ihtm@ndm.ox.ac.uk
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January 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Come and join us for the annual IHTM Oxford Union Debate - all welcome! This year's 10th cohort of students take to the floor for what promises to be a lively and insightful discussion with a global perspective.
RSVP to msc.ihtm@ndm.ox.ac.uk
RSVP to msc.ihtm@ndm.ox.ac.uk
The class of 24 was relaxed and in high spirits as they celebrated the end of Michaelmas term. Although revision beckons, it was definitely time to take a break from work and enjoy a festive gathering with a wonderful atmosphere at the Cherwell Boathouse. We wish everyone a happy holiday!
IHTM Christmas Lunch 2024
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December 17, 2024 at 9:40 AM
The class of 24 was relaxed and in high spirits as they celebrated the end of Michaelmas term. Although revision beckons, it was definitely time to take a break from work and enjoy a festive gathering with a wonderful atmosphere at the Cherwell Boathouse. We wish everyone a happy holiday!
IHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader. The award from the International Society for Infectious Diseases, ISID, acknowledges early-career excellence in the field. Many congratulations from IHTM! More
2024 ISID Emerging Leader.
IHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader.
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December 16, 2024 at 9:51 AM
IHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader. The award from the International Society for Infectious Diseases, ISID, acknowledges early-career excellence in the field. Many congratulations from IHTM! More
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Moving Beyond #Solidarity Rhetoric in #GlobalHealth
@wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award project, how to build an inclusive, pluriversal understanding of solidarity
Presentation recorded in October 2024, for @ndm-cghr.bsky.social day
Watch the recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1CA...
@wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award project, how to build an inclusive, pluriversal understanding of solidarity
Presentation recorded in October 2024, for @ndm-cghr.bsky.social day
Watch the recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1CA...
December 10, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Moving Beyond #Solidarity Rhetoric in #GlobalHealth
@wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award project, how to build an inclusive, pluriversal understanding of solidarity
Presentation recorded in October 2024, for @ndm-cghr.bsky.social day
Watch the recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1CA...
@wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award project, how to build an inclusive, pluriversal understanding of solidarity
Presentation recorded in October 2024, for @ndm-cghr.bsky.social day
Watch the recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1CA...
Mental Health was the topic for the first of three WPDs this year providing the opportunity for students to critically engage with mental health as a continuum, its contributing factors and contextualised and people-centred solutions. Find out more
Mental Health WPD
This year's first WPD looked at Mental Health.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Mental Health was the topic for the first of three WPDs this year providing the opportunity for students to critically engage with mental health as a continuum, its contributing factors and contextualised and people-centred solutions. Find out more
Take a look at how one IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, is helping to raise awareness of AMR in Assam, India. More
AMR booklet by Shuma Banik
IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, has written and painted a booklet about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Assam, India.
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December 3, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Take a look at how one IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, is helping to raise awareness of AMR in Assam, India. More
In this impact story, IHTM alumna, Wahdae-Mai Harmon talks about how her focus changed from clinical work to looking at the bigger picture and learning how to generate and use evidence-based policies and resources more effectively in her work in public health in Liberia. More
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November 26, 2024 at 11:57 AM
In this impact story, IHTM alumna, Wahdae-Mai Harmon talks about how her focus changed from clinical work to looking at the bigger picture and learning how to generate and use evidence-based policies and resources more effectively in her work in public health in Liberia. More
tinyurl.com/34xarj8b
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IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course, which explores all stages of the life course (including maternal, child and adolescent health and ageing) and includes the socio-ecological framework and integrated people-centred care as overarching frameworks. More
The Life Course
IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM
IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course, which explores all stages of the life course (including maternal, child and adolescent health and ageing) and includes the socio-ecological framework and integrated people-centred care as overarching frameworks. More
The 2023 cohort of IHTM students looks back on the MSc and reflect on the highlights of the course. In two other video clips, the students talk about the impact that IHTM can have, and what surprised them most about their studies. Find out more
Reflections
Students talk about the highlights of their year studying IHTM.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The 2023 cohort of IHTM students looks back on the MSc and reflect on the highlights of the course. In two other video clips, the students talk about the impact that IHTM can have, and what surprised them most about their studies. Find out more