Infectious Diseases Physician. ID, tropical & travel medicine, global health. Repeatedly injured hill runner. Views entirely my own.
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Oliver Koch retweeted
Jun 13
Thousands of young people in Lothian and the rest of Scotland are to be offered vaccination against meningococcal B disease (MenB) this summer.
Find out more here: news.nhslothian.scot/2026/06…
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Oliver Koch retweeted
Intravenous Artesunate in Artemisinin-Resistant Severe Malaria in Uganda | New England Journal of Medicine nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc25…
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There can hardly be anyone better qualified to speak on competency in #travelmedicine than Jane Chiodini. Jane has dedicated her career to education & raising standards in #travelhealth. #NECTM #NECTM10. @rcpsglasgow @NaTHNaC @theRCN
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If you are attending #NECTM #NECTM10 in #Belfast make sure you stop by the @rcpsglasgow stand. Find out about advancing your career & becoming part of a welcoming community #TravelHealth #TravelMedicine
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Day 2 of #NECTM #NECTM10 #Belfast with @LanceTurtle kicking things off with a fascinating journey into arboviral immunology / vaccinology. #infectiousdiseases #vaccines #TropMed
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From Guidance to Global Standards in Travel Medicine. Come and visit our poster at #NECTM #NECTM10 in #Belfast. @rcpsglasgow @NaTHNaC @_ISTM_ @bgtha @theRCN #travelmedicine #travelhealth
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Jun 3
#NECTM10 is underway. Opening ceremony starting with reflections on the history of #NECTM. @rcpsglasgow @NaTHNaC @bgtha
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Jun 3
Early start for #NECTM10 in #Belfast. #travelmedicine #travelhealth. See you there. @rcpsglasgow @NaTHNaC @bgtha @_ISTM_
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Oliver Koch retweeted
Jun 2
🌎#Rabies #risk survey:🐕are you a #traveller or #health professional advising travellers?🐒The #University of Liverpool, #UKHSA & #NaTHNaC are researching attitudes to rabies & we'd love to hear about your experiences🌍See here for more info: travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/…
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Jun 3
Are you serious about wanting to make travel medicine part of your career? But not yet ready to commit to undertaking the Diploma or MSc in #travelmedicine ? The PDC is a solid foundation to becoming a #travelhealth expert.
The PDC in Travel Medicine has been designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of doctors, nurses and pharmacists working within Travel Medicine.
This has been designed to be a challenging, worthwhile and enjoyable course to be part of.
Apply now at: rcp.sg/pdc
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Jun 1
A brilliant opportunity for scientific & knowledge exchange & to connect with friends & colleagues with a shared passion for #travelhealth #travelmedicine. See you this week at #NECTM10 in #Belfast @rcpsglasgow @_ISTM_ @NaTHNaC @bgtha
May 5
🌎Only four weeks to go until the Northern European Conference on #Travel #Medicine (#NECTM) in #Belfast! Check out the #final scientific programme here: travelhealthpro.org.uk/event…
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Oliver Koch retweeted
Apr 27
If you're travelling to an area where malaria is found such as Asia, Africa, or Southern America, you should seek advice from a GP, pharmacist, or travel clinic at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel.
🔗🌍 Find out more on travelhealthpro.org
ALT Did you know? Malaria prevention tablets are highly effective when taken correctly before you travel and for a period after you return.
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Apr 27
Northern European Conference on Travel Medicine (Belfast, 3–5 June 2026) - scientific programme is well worth a look: mkon.nu/nectm_10/scientific_…
Strong, relevant content a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across travel medicine.
@rcpsglasgow @bgtha @NaTHNaC @_ISTM_
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Oliver Koch retweeted
Apr 24
Chikungunya has become a concern for travellers to some international destinations.🦟
There is currently no onward transmission in the UK, but for those travelling to at risk countries our blog post offers the best advice on prevention and protection:
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/07…
ALT Mosquito feeding on exposed skin. Text on the image says 'What are the symptoms of the chikungunya virus?'
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Apr 23
Brain tumour - a cruel disease. Please consider supporting @DrHelenTyler and her @NHSForthValley colleagues in raising funds to support @braintumourrsch by doing a massive walk! justgiving.com/fundraising/h…
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Oliver Koch retweeted
🩺✈️ Got a holiday booked this summer?
Before you go, make sure your travel insurance covers all your medical conditions.
If you don’t declare a condition, your claim could be rejected.
Always check what your policy needs from you.
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Apr 2
First cases of mosquito-borne virus (Usutu) found in blackbirds in Scotland bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c070…
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Mar 13
Just to highlight this again. This post is a great platform to gain valuable clinical research experience and launch your career. @CIRGedinburgh have a broad research portfolio & you can get involved in a variety of trials and studies. @NIHRresearch @DrToniHo
Mar 11
Interested in clinical research and want to work in a fantastic team?We are looking for a clinical research fellow for 12 months from 1st Aug 2026 . @NHS_Lothian @CIRGedinburgh. Apply now:
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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Mar 11
Interested in clinical research and want to work in a fantastic team?We are looking for a clinical research fellow for 12 months from 1st Aug 2026 . @NHS_Lothian @CIRGedinburgh. Apply now:
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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