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Yaws could soon be eradicated — 70 years behind schedule

In nature Michael Marks on the potential eradication of neglected tropical disease Yaws by 2030 despite barriers including antibiotic resistance & primate reservoirs 🔬💊

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Generative artificial intelligence can have a role in combating vaccine hesitancy

In The BMJ Heidi Larson & Leesa Lin argue has potential to counter vaccine hesitancy & build trust but must be used ethically & responsibly.

The Vaccine Confidence Project (VCP)

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UK Drug Shortages ‘Worse Than Ever’ As Brexit Continues To Bite

Forbes reports on UK drug shortages and includes comment from Martin McKee 🇺🇦 on the impact of Brexit on the supply of medicines 💊

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Africa's crop treasure trove is being neglected

60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice & maize.

In The Conversation Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhion argues farmers should turn to neglected crop species to combat & .

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Prof Moffat Nyirenda has been announced as the new Director of MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. With a wealth of experience in research and research capacity building, he will officially take over from Prof Pontiano Kaleebu in April 2024.
Read more: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new….

Prof Moffat Nyirenda has been announced as the new Director of MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. With a wealth of experience in research and research capacity building, he will officially take over from Prof @KaleebuPontiano in April 2024. Read more: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new….
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🆕London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine joins consortium tackling the effect of climate change on

Health Economists at LSHTM will work with the global consortium to understand the consequences of on diarrheal disease & facilitate policy response.

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🆕@LSHTM joins consortium tackling the effect of climate change on #DiarrhealDisease Health Economists at LSHTM will work with the global consortium to understand the consequences of #ClimateChange on diarrheal disease & facilitate policy response. More👉bit.ly/3TXN7Jr
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Almost a third of breast cancer patients look for NHS treatment further afield.

NHS data analysis by LSHTM published in American Cancer Society found where women in England living with breast cancer choose to receive treatment could be driving inequalities.

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Almost a third of breast cancer patients look for NHS treatment further afield. NHS data analysis by LSHTM published in @AmericanCancer found where women in England living with breast cancer choose to receive treatment could be driving inequalities. 👉bit.ly/3vzwqdd
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How counsellor-grandmothers of Zimbabwe are averting a mental health crisis

Al Jazeera English reports on friendship bench initiative, started in 2006 by LSHTM's Dixon Chibanda to address shortage of provision in Zimbabwe🇿🇼

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Britain's cancer survival rates sees UK rank among worst in world

Daily Mail Online reports on UK cancer survival rates citing data based on LSHTM research which tracked rates across 29 countries from 2010 to 2013.
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'Through coming together across disciplines & generations we really can make a stronger case for making our cities healthier & more sustainable'

Rob Hughes & Rachel Juel reflect on the Children Cities & Climate Action Lab workshops held at

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'Through coming together across disciplines & generations we really can make a stronger case for making our cities healthier & more sustainable' @R_Hughes1 & @rachel_juel reflect on the Children Cities & Climate Action Lab workshops held at #COP28UAE 👉bit.ly/3RJCirK
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Building Vaccine Confidence: Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation

In Open Access Gov Heidi Larson & The Vaccine Confidence Project (VCP) discuss decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust👥💉

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How we can solve the crisis in UK gambling policy

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's May CI van Schalkwyk & Goldsmiths, University of London Rebecca Cassidy in @ on the recent consultations on UK gambling policy argue they do not deliver the transformational change needed.👥

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Whooping cough hotspots revealed as cases rise in England & Wales

Beate Kampmann in The Sun says rise in whooping cough cases might be due to missed appointments during pandemic.😷

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👋Last chance to apply!

Spatial analysis is becoming an increasingly useful tool throughout research. Gain hands on, practical experience in the context of humanitarian crises 🌍💻

Apply before Wednesday 10 January 2024.

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👋Last chance to apply! Spatial analysis is becoming an increasingly useful tool throughout #publichealth research. Gain hands on, practical experience in the context of humanitarian crises 🌍💻 Apply before Wednesday 10 January 2024. 👉bit.ly/3aIyGSI
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👋Applications closing soon for the London Intercollegiate Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship scheme.

Join a cohort of biomedical and public health scientists & develop world-class expertise🌍🔬

Apply by 16 January 2024!

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👋Applications closing soon for the London Intercollegiate Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship scheme. Join a cohort of biomedical and public health scientists & develop world-class expertise🌍🔬 Apply by 16 January 2024! 👉bit.ly/420aZ1f
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The causes of postpartum haemorrhage & the roles of the uterus, & tranexamic acid.

As we prepare for the WOMAN-2 Trial results launch this year, our co-lead Prof Ian Roberts, shares his views on these issues.

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The causes of postpartum haemorrhage & the roles of the uterus, #anaemia & tranexamic acid. As we prepare for the WOMAN-2 Trial results launch this year, our co-lead Prof Ian Roberts, shares his views on these #MaternalHealth issues. bit.ly/4aHSimQ
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