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This is the official account for the LSHTM alumni community. A space for sharing updates, opportunities, events, and stories from across our global network.

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🌍 For #WorldNTDDay, we’re spotlighting @moniquewasunna.bsky.social (MSc Clinical Tropical Medicine, 1986; PhD Medicine, 1991) — whose leadership advancing equitable access to treatments and clinical research for NTDs across East Africa shows the impact of sustained collaboration.

Truth about Nipah virus from four top virologists Four top virologists provide a run down on the Nipah virus emerging from India - including how deadly it is and how likely it is to spread

#Nipah virus: top virologists discuss deadly outbreak & how likely it is to spread

In The Mirror, Kaja Abbas explains how virus can cause severe respiratory & neurological disease, but human-to-human transmission limited & unlikely to lead to widespread pandemic.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

Dark and light blue graphic with inset image of female student taking notes. Text reads: Online short course: Design & Analysis of Cluster randomised and stepped Wedge Trials

Discover how to design and analyse cluster randomised and stepped wedge trials with LSHTM’s hybrid short course from 29 June – 3 July 2026.

Learn sample size calculation, analysis methods & how to interpret results with confidence.

Apply by 29 May 2026 👉 bit.ly/4t0wEDu

“Nipah virus causes severe respiratory and neurological disease in humans, potentially progressing from fever and headache to acute encephalitis.” Dr Kaja Abbas, Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Nagasaki University

BREAKING NEWS: #Nipah virus outbreak in #India

After cases confirmed in #WestBengal some countries bring in airport screening.

Kaja Abbas & Sol Kim comment on Nipah symptoms & transmission, efforts to control outbreak & risk to wider region. #PublicHealth

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

“Nipah virus causes severe respiratory and neurological disease in humans, potentially progressing from fever and headache to acute encephalitis.” Dr Kaja Abbas, Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Nagasaki University

BREAKING NEWS: #Nipah virus outbreak in #India

After cases confirmed in #WestBengal some countries bring in airport screening.

Kaja Abbas & Sol Kim comment on Nipah symptoms & transmission, efforts to control outbreak & risk to wider region. #PublicHealth

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Dark and light blue graphic with inset image of female student taking notes. Text reads: Online short course: Design & Analysis of Cluster randomised and stepped Wedge Trials

Discover how to design and analyse cluster randomised and stepped wedge trials with LSHTM’s hybrid short course from 29 June – 3 July 2026.

Learn sample size calculation, analysis methods & how to interpret results with confidence.

Apply by 29 May 2026 👉 bit.ly/4t0wEDu

“Much more ambitious action from governments and industry transparency is needed to curb this growing global plastics public health crisis.” Megan Deeney, Research Fellow, LSHTM

Global health impacts of plastics systems could double by 2040

New research finds emissions from #plastics life cycle linked to health harms of global warming, air pollution & toxic chemicals

#PublicHealth 🌍

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

BREAKING NEWS: UK loses its #measles elimination status

@benk-d.bsky.social highlights failure to reach 95% measles #vaccine coverage target in UK

+ need for secure funding for vaccine outreach efforts & joined-up #PublicHealth response

Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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BREAKING NEWS: UK loses its #measles elimination status

@benk-d.bsky.social highlights failure to reach 95% measles #vaccine coverage target in UK

+ need for secure funding for vaccine outreach efforts & joined-up #PublicHealth response

Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Yellow and orange graphic with inset image of nurse in scrubs tending to young baby. Text reads: Online short course: Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing.

Our Professional Diploma in Tropical #Nursing equips health professionals to address inequalities, deliver care in under-resourced systems & strengthen practice in diverse communities.

Study online, 1 day a week - March 2026 entry now open

Apply by 11 Feb 2026: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Yellow and orange graphic with inset image of nurse in scrubs tending to young baby. Text reads: Online short course: Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing.

Our Professional Diploma in Tropical #Nursing equips health professionals to address inequalities, deliver care in under-resourced systems & strengthen practice in diverse communities.

Study online, 1 day a week - March 2026 entry now open

Apply by 11 Feb 2026: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

As #measles cases rise Heidi Larson comments for @globalvirusnews.bsky.social:

“Strengthening routine immunization, surveillance, and public education is essential to prevent further outbreaks."

#PublicHealth

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👋 Happy #FollowFriday!

Learn more about LSHTM's work to improve our shared health by following our centres, projects & groups 👇

Welcoming new addition @iced-lshtm.bsky.social! 🎉

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As #measles cases rise Heidi Larson comments for @globalvirusnews.bsky.social:

“Strengthening routine immunization, surveillance, and public education is essential to prevent further outbreaks."

#PublicHealth

Cholera is surging in Africa. A new generation of vaccines could slow it Experts say the three jabs have the potential to make protection faster, more accessible, and more equitable than ever

#Cholera cases surge in Africa: can vaccines help?

Natalie Fischer tells @telegraph.co.uk “recent surge is really multifactorial" with conflict, displacement & natural disasters all contributing.

3 new vaccines offer hope of fresh approach.

#PublicHealth

www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Cholera is surging in Africa. A new generation of vaccines could slow it Experts say the three jabs have the potential to make protection faster, more accessible, and more equitable than ever

#Cholera cases surge in Africa: can vaccines help?

Natalie Fischer tells @telegraph.co.uk “recent surge is really multifactorial" with conflict, displacement & natural disasters all contributing.

3 new vaccines offer hope of fresh approach.

#PublicHealth

www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

"We hope our real-world evidence can help healthcare prioritise resources where they can be most effective for eczema patients." Julian Matthewman, Assistant Professor, LSHTM

Patients diagnosed with #eczema more likely to also be diagnosed with eye conditions & inflammatory bowel disease

NHS records used to create first map of diseases linked to #eczema to help inform patients & healthcare professionals.

#PublicHealth

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

"We hope our real-world evidence can help healthcare prioritise resources where they can be most effective for eczema patients." Julian Matthewman, Assistant Professor, LSHTM

Patients diagnosed with #eczema more likely to also be diagnosed with eye conditions & inflammatory bowel disease

NHS records used to create first map of diseases linked to #eczema to help inform patients & healthcare professionals.

#PublicHealth

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

No evidence taking #paracetamol in pregnancy raises risk of autism, ADHD, developmental issues

Ian Douglas says review "well-conducted" as excludes studies which don't take into account key differences between mothers who use or don't use paracetamol during #pregnancy

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’ These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anyth...

#Scabies cases in UK are growing

@drmichaelmarks.bsky.social tells @theguardian.com while reasons for rise are unclear “delays in people being able to access care, and inadequate tracing and treatment of their contacts” may be making outbreaks worse.

www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

No evidence taking #paracetamol in pregnancy raises risk of autism, ADHD, developmental issues

Ian Douglas says review "well-conducted" as excludes studies which don't take into account key differences between mothers who use or don't use paracetamol during #pregnancy

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Antimicrobial resistance: Current challenges & research | LSHTM The rise of antimicrobial resistance is a threat to modern medicine globally. In this talk, the speakers discuss some of the major challenges and how researchers at LSHTM tackle it within the European

🌍 Global Lecture Series 👇

In this lecture, @gmknght.bsky.social and Saffiatou Darboe will discuss some of the major challenges and how researchers @lshtm.bsky.social tackle it within the European and Western African setting.

📅 Monday 19 Jan
📍LSHTM
🕠 17:30 GMT
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🚼 New research by @lshtm.bsky.social researchers and global partners shows how a vaccine could prevent newborn sepsis 💉🌍

@shaunkeegan.bsky.social, @neleshg.bsky.social, @childrensphila.bsky.social, @ahmedmicrobes.bsky.social, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social

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

We're delighted to co-host this exciting event at @lshtm.bsky.social presenting case studies of community responses to climate & other #humanitarian crises from across the globe 🌍

🗓️ Save the date for 28 Jan!
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

Another seminal article led by the #EHMLab at @lshtm.bsky.social listed within the @carbonbrief.org's top 10 climate papers in 2025.
@pmasselot.bsky.social's work provides future heat/cold mortality impacts and #adaptation to #climatechange in Europe.
Full-text: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

NHS hospitals beg ‘stay away’ as ‘two-bucket’ winter bug & 'super flu' surges AS winter drags on, the rapid spread of winter bugs show no signs of slowing down. A surge in ‘super flu’ and a stomach bug nicknamed the ‘two-bucket disease’ has led to sev…

UK #norovirus cases rise

Damien Tully tells @thesun.co.uk the virus is resilient: "alcohol-based hand sanitisers won’t work as they can’t break through the virus’s protective protein coat.”

Wash hands with soap after using the bathroom & before handling food:

www.thesun.co.uk/health/37894...