Congratulations to:
- Prof Yimon Aye
- Prof Ana Domingos
- Prof Kevin Foster
- Prof Deirdre Hollingsworth
- Prof Madhavi Krishnan
- Prof Rahul Santhanam
- Prof Peter Visscher
More info about @ERC_Research's Advanced Grants ⬇️
ALT Aerial view of the University of Oxford with historic spires and domed structures under a clear sky. Text overlay mentions Oxford Research Council receiving advanced European research grants.
Speaking next is Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth on Challenges in modelling the impact of climate change on NTDs and malaria - reflections from a scoping review of evidence #RSTMH2024#globalhealth
Two fantastic NTD eliminations announced by @WHO at @WHOSEARO#RC77 today- congratulations India for eliminating trachoma & Timor Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis as public health problems🎉
Together, we can #BeatNTDs!
🇮🇳bit.ly/4eCmkKc
🇹🇱bit.ly/3zPgje1
ALT Congratulations India for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
ALT Congratulations Timor Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
Congratulations to the health workers, communities, public health experts and the government of #Pakistan on eliminating #trachoma -- this is a monumental achievement for the country and the global fight against the disease.
It underscores the power of collective action, innovative thinking and a shared commitment to a healthier future for all.
In a historic achievement for the country, @WHO validatesPakistan as the 19th country to achieve the elimination of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can cause irreversible blindness if untreated—as a public health problem
It's #WorldRabiesDay.
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
Join us at #NNN2024 01-03 October in 🇲🇾 or 💻. "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs", will reflecting on NNN's shifting focus towards strengthening regional collaborations and working 🤝 to #BeatNTDs.
Join us at the RSTMH Annual Meeting 2024 on the theme of Tropical Medicine and Global Health: Innovations and Challenges.
10-11 October at Coin Street Conference Centre, London
Book your place now: rstmh.org/events/rstmh-annua…#globalhealth#tropmed#research
ALT Learn from senior experts from across the globe on cross cutting issues including Stigma; Ethics; Technology and Climate Change
The meeting combines keynote talks and panel discussions
Hear the latest research and lessons from the field
Attend networking sessions to meet colleagues in your field
Attend mentoring sessions on key skills,
Feed into a panel developing ideas, views and evidence for RSTMH to take forward in the coming year
The meeting will incorporate: Medals and Awards presentations for 2024; the RSTMH AGM; and the President's Address for our incoming Presidents
One or two day tickets available
Research estimates that a Lassa fever vaccine could save thousands of lives and prevent millions in societal cost.
But what is Lassa fever? Who does it affect? And what symptoms does it cause?
cepi.net/lassa-fever
New Tools and Nuanced Interventions to Accelerate Achievement of the 2030 Roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases' and Other NTD News cor-ntd.org/news-stories/new…
A modelling study quantifies the health-economic burden of Lassa virus infection across West Africa and projects impacts of a series of reactive and preventive #vaccination campaigns against the disease.
@UniofOxford @DRM_Smith @HERC_Oxford
nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
Deploying a safe and effective Lassa vaccine across 15 countries of West Africa could save nearly 3,300 lives over 10 years and avert up to $128 million in societal costs, new @NaturePortfolio research shows.
@Oxford_NDPH @HERC_Oxford @bdi_oxfordshorturl.at/cgG4n
Visceral Leishmaniasis @NtdModelling members L.Coffeng @AnanthuJames & S.Vlas contributed to new study by Dr M Coleman, it shows large-scale IRS with alphacypermethrin cut sandflies by 27% & village-wide IRS could reduce VL cases by up to 40% bit.ly/3AFQaOH
ALT Screenshot of Visceral Leishmaniasis L Coffeng paper
'Zimbabwe prepares for ward-based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis' & Other NTD News cor-ntd.org/news-stories/new…