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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...

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.

I am excited to work with Caesar Atuire supporting Oxford University’s role in equitable and impactful global health partnerships

Research Placements 2025 Planning and preparation for this year's placements.

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

Caesar Atuire

#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...

Students present to the APPG The 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament.

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

IHTM Scholars AfOx Mastercard Foundation Scholars

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).

African Scholars Summit Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed.

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

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...

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

Tamarie Rocke

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.

Introducing HSPiP This week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP).

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.

Persuasive debating The Hilary term began with mocks which were closely followed by the eagerly anticipated annual debate at the Oxford Union.

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.

Edna Mutua

#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...

Lonnie Hackett

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

IHTM debate at the Oxford Union on Wednesday 15 January from 9am to 2pm. Students debate climate change in 3 debates at the Goodman Library. RSVP to msc.ihtm@ndm.ox.ac.uk

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

YouTube video by MSc IHTM IHTM Christmas Lunch 2024

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!

2024 ISID Emerging Leader. IHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader.

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

Moving Beyond Solidarity Rhetoric in Global Health

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...

Mental Health WPD This year's first WPD looked at Mental Health.

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

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.

Take a look at how one IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, is helping to raise awareness of AMR in Assam, India. More

IHTM alumna Wahdae-Mai Harmon

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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The Life Course IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course.

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

Reflections Students talk about the highlights of their year studying IHTM.

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