Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM

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First survey reveals Gaza’s critical medicine shortage | LSHTM First survey reveals Gaza’s critical medicine shortage | LSHTM

The first survey since the #Gaza war started offers rare evidence on the shortage of essential medicines

We spoke to @salihafez.bsky.social & @salehaljadeeah.bsky.social about factors driving this, resulting health risks and the urgent humanitarian action needed ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

“A war on the bodies of women and girls” – reports from Sudan | LSHTM “A war on the bodies of women and girls” – reports from Sudan | LSHTM

🗣️"Women and children are bearing the brunt of overlapping humanitarian crises."

Maysoon Dahab, Assistant Professor @lshtm.bsky.social, discuses the rapidly escalating humanitarian emergency in #Sudan and its impacts on women & children.

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@lshtm-crises.bsky.social

📽️A special film screening of SARAH, a coming-of-age Kenyan film brought to you by SAFE, Kenya.

Join us @lshtm.bsky.social to watch the film and hear from the film's creators and those implementing its vital outreach.

📅 8 October, 17:30 BST
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Availability of essential medicines in 14 remaining health facilities in Gaza Multiple human rights and UN officials have raised grave concerns over violations of international law in the Gaza Strip (or Gaza) that have amounted to extermination and genocide.1–3 The Israeli mili...

"Safeguarding access to essential medicines is inseparable from the right to health."

A new letter discusses the availability of essential medicines in 14 remaining health facilities in Gaza: tinyurl.com/5ex8ep29

Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer are often overlooked in #crises

#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans

Read more ⬇️
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Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer are often overlooked in #crises

#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans

Read more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

A real pleasure to be involved with this article and the 'bootcamp' behind it - and great timing, given that #HLM4 on #NCDs is tomorrow...

“A war on the bodies of women and girls” – reports from Sudan | LSHTM “A war on the bodies of women and girls” – reports from Sudan | LSHTM

Maysoon Dahab, Assistant Professor @lshtm.bsky.social, has written a new blog on the rapidly escalating humanitarian emergency in #Sudan, where reports are showing that women and children are bearing the brunt of overlapping crises ⬇️

@lshtm-march.bsky.social
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Non-communicable diseases in emergencies: time for action on converging crises The Fourth UN High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing (HLM4) on Sept 25, 2025, ...

Ahead of #HLM4, this @thelancet.com comment calls for action on the neglected problem of #NCDs in #humanitarian crises ⛑️

✍️ Éimhín Ansbro @lshtm.bsky.social and colleagues @healthkaty.bsky.social @ifrc.org & International Alliance for Diabetes Action
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation'

LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.

@lshtmcepr.bsky.social

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Missed out on a ticket for LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED?

Our event is proving so popular we’ve released EXTRA online tickets so more people can learn how to fight dangerous health #misinformation!

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Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?

Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
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Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑

Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?

Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑

What's driving major outbreaks of #chikungunya in new regions?

In this episode of LSHTM Viral Doris Kemunto discusses symptoms & strains of the #mosquito borne virus & growing #PublicHealth concerns that #ClimateChange could be a main cause.🎧

pod.link/1497329104/e...

Anticipatory action: a new paradigm for outbreak responses in crisis settings | Anticipatory action: a new paradigm for outbreak responses in crisis settings | LSHTM

Anticipatory action for disease #outbreak preparedness

🏗️ A new framework sets out how #humanitarian actors can predict, contain & potentially prevent disease outbreaks in fragile, climate-sensitive or conflict-affected settings

Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

@drrachellowe.bsky.social

Resilience is not a substitute for mental health support Humanitarian responses are built on a false premise: Affected communities and frontline responders are able to cope without adequate support.

Felicity Butterly, PhD, argues that “underinvestment in the wellbeing of humanitarian” erodes the integrity of the humanitarian response itself and that the humanitarian sector must reframe how it understands and funds mental health: ⬇️

Anticipatory action: a new paradigm for outbreak responses in crisis settings | Anticipatory action: a new paradigm for outbreak responses in crisis settings | LSHTM

Anticipatory action for disease #outbreak preparedness

🏗️ A new framework sets out how #humanitarian actors can predict, contain & potentially prevent disease outbreaks in fragile, climate-sensitive or conflict-affected settings

Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

@drrachellowe.bsky.social

Growing up in north-eastern Nigeria, where the #BokoHaram conflict has severely disrupted healthcare, @lshtm.bsky.social PhD student Mukhtar Aji was inspired to improve vaccine access for children in vulnerable communities 🛡️

Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Who protects the children and women of Sudan? Since April 15, 2023, civil war in Sudan has created a rapidly escalating humanitarian emergency, with more than 30·4 million people requiring assistance. This Health Policy synthesises emerging evide...

Who protects the children and women of #Sudan?

Georgia Dominguez et al synthesise evidence of the conflict's impact on #Children and #Women, highlight the 6 #GraveViolations of #War against children, note priority actions, & call for urgent global engagement with Sudan

tinyurl.com/ymhs5mhu

Growing up in north-eastern Nigeria, where the #BokoHaram conflict has severely disrupted healthcare, @lshtm.bsky.social PhD student Mukhtar Aji was inspired to improve vaccine access for children in vulnerable communities 🛡️

Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

💉We spoke with Mukhtar Aji, a PhD student at @lshtm.bsky.social specialising in childhood #vaccine coverage in crisis-affected settings.

Mukhtar reflects on his experiences, his hobbies and advice he would give to prospective #PhD students.

Read the full interview👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Humanitarians work in extremely stressful contexts.

Dr Muhammad Alkasaby’s PhD research will focus on #MentalHealth care for humanitarian workers in #Somalia

He emphasises that staff mental health and wellbeing can’t be solely the responsibility of individuals ⬇

#WorldHumanitarianDay

Anthropologist Dr Jennifer Palmer is working to uncover the impacts of foreign aid cuts to #SouthSudan amid civil war, famine and widespread displacement.

There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...

#WorldHumanitarianDay

Anthropologist Dr Jennifer Palmer is working to uncover the impacts of foreign aid cuts to #SouthSudan amid civil war, famine and widespread displacement.

There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...

#WorldHumanitarianDay

Epidemiologist Prof Francesco Checchi has spoken out about the horrifying starvation in #Gaza, whereby humanitarian aid workers are among the 1000s of people that must queue for food every day.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, read his personal reflection on famine in Gaza: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

On #WorldHumanitarianDay we honour those who step into crises to help others & those who have lost their lives.

At the Crises Centre, over 200 academics strive to improve healthcare in humanitarian crises settings through research, teaching, training & information
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🚨One Month Away!🚨

🎫 Don’t forget to get your tickets to @lshtm.bsky.social's Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to learn more about #healthmisinformation and how to beat it!

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Starvation is spreading in Gaza — and treating it won’t be easy Experts warn that famine is unfolding in Gaza — and that treating severe acute malnutrition will take more than just increasing food aid to the enclave.

Professor Francesco Checchi joins other expert to discuss famine and the challenges of treating severe #malnutrition in #Gaza in @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

🟣Lives interrupted
🟣Homes left behind
🟣Dreams on hold

Internal displacement has reached a record high. But solutions are possible.

Reversing the trend requires long-term approaches and investments.