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Did you see what we did there? 👀

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What are the hidden benefits of #SchoolMeals? Donald Bundy discusses how providing children with nutritious, #sustainable food can boost economies on the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast. #PublicHealth Photo: © WFP Listen 🎧👉 pod.link/sustainable

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What are the hidden benefits of #SchoolMeals? Donald Bundy discusses how providing children with nutritious, #sustainable food can boost economies on the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast. #PublicHealth Photo: © WFP Listen 🎧👉 pod.link/sustainable

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New analysis: UK had some of the slowest life expectancy gains in Europe between 2011 and 2021 @martinmckee.bsky.social “A renewed focus on tackling health inequalities and investing in public services... will be critical to reversing this trend.” #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Beyond the straw debate: @lshtm.bsky.social experts call for urgent action to reduce our reliance on plastics Joe Yates & Megan Deeney highlight impacts of plastics on human health & environment, & what's needed to tackle the plastic pollution crisis #PublicHealth www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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New analysis: UK had some of the slowest life expectancy gains in Europe between 2011 and 2021 @martinmckee.bsky.social “A renewed focus on tackling health inequalities and investing in public services... will be critical to reversing this trend.” #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Beyond the straw debate: @lshtm.bsky.social experts call for urgent action to reduce our reliance on plastics Joe Yates & Megan Deeney highlight impacts of plastics on human health & environment, & what's needed to tackle the plastic pollution crisis #PublicHealth www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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Looking for research degree #funding? We have a number of open opportunities to pursue funded research in the field of #PublicHealth & #GlobalHealth 🌍 Find out more 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

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A recent study led by Dr Suping Ling reveals that breast cancer survivors from England’s most deprived areas face a 29% higher risk of developing a second primary cancer compared to those from affluent regions. Read more👇 bit.ly/3EVvrbK

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Want to learn the basics of statistical analysis for observational & experimental research? If you're an epidemiologist, biostatistician, or health researcher, master the essentials on this short course. Running online, 17 - 19 June 2025. Apply now👉 bit.ly/3Q2zs0i

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100s of millions of people live without reading glasses, affecting quality of life & costing the economy🌏 Matthew Burton & Andrew Bastawrous discuss new trials in India & Kenya measuring impact of near #vision glasses. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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Want to understand the epidemiology of #InfectiousDiseases🧬🔬 Join our short course and learn to analyse data using methods from bioinformatics, population genetics and statistics. Running 28 April - 1 May 2025 in London or online. Apply now✍️ bit.ly/3TT8cT4

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100s of millions of people live without reading glasses, affecting quality of life & costing the economy🌏 Matthew Burton & Andrew Bastawrous discuss new trials in India & Kenya measuring impact of near #vision glasses. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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Pune’s #Zika & GBS outbreaks call for better use of surveillance Elizabeth Brickley tells Mongabay India surveillance of Zika & Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare complication of Zika, is "a critical tool" for informing #PublicHealth response. india.mongabay.com/2025/02/pune...

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Want to learn about the importance of epidemiological research in assessing #vaccine protection. Gain skills to analyse vaccine efficacy, safety & policy in low, middle & high-income countries on this short course.💉 Runs 23 Jun - 4 Jul 2025, in London bit.ly/3saLqXU

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Want to learn about the importance of epidemiological research in assessing #vaccine protection. Gain skills to analyse vaccine efficacy, safety & policy in low, middle & high-income countries on this short course.💉 Runs 23 Jun - 4 Jul 2025, in London bit.ly/3saLqXU

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Pune’s #Zika & GBS outbreaks call for better use of surveillance Elizabeth Brickley tells Mongabay India surveillance of Zika & Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare complication of Zika, is "a critical tool" for informing #PublicHealth response. india.mongabay.com/2025/02/pune...

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Woman with severe anaemia are 3 times more likely to have a stillbirth as women with moderate anaemia. On #WorldAnaemiaAwarenessDay, we highlight the negative impact of anaemia on #women & babies and call for urgent action to improve maternal health. 🔗 bit.ly/4hyqODc

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Woman with severe anaemia are 3 times more likely to have a stillbirth as women with moderate anaemia. On #WorldAnaemiaAwarenessDay, we highlight the negative impact of anaemia on #women & babies and call for urgent action to improve maternal health. 🔗 bit.ly/4hyqODc

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What is Sudan virus disease & how does it differ from other forms of Ebola? In Gavi, Daniela Manno discusses why, despite similarities to #Ebola, we need specific #SudanVirus #vaccine as Uganda launches trial following outbreak. #PublicHealth www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

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What is Sudan virus disease & how does it differ from other forms of Ebola? In Gavi, Daniela Manno discusses why, despite similarities to #Ebola, we need specific #SudanVirus #vaccine as Uganda launches trial following outbreak. #PublicHealth www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

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Want to learn methods for researching gender-based violence? This course covers measuring violence, assessing health impacts, & ensuring safety as well as ethical standards. Runs 9 - 13 June 2025 in person & online bit.ly/3b2DRNc

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Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science🌍 From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career. A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science. 👇 bit.ly/410n4n0

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Science knows no borders—nor should the dreams of the women shaping it. On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, @danaait.bsky.social shares her journey as a Lebanese woman in STEM, breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/40QtDIt

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Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of #LungCancer in UK In @theguardian.com Andrew Haines discusses @who.int cancer agency data & says it emphasises need to “address the ongoing impacts of #AirPollution on health with greater determination.”😷 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Interested in a career in #GlobalHealth? There's still time to sign up for LSHTM's Virtual Open Days next week (11-13 Feb 2025) to discover what makes us a leader in #GlobalHealth education. 👇

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Interested in a career in #GlobalHealth? There's still time to sign up for LSHTM's Virtual Open Days next week (11-13 Feb 2025) to discover what makes us a leader in #GlobalHealth education. 👇

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Food crises in Gaza and elsewhere put millions of children in danger of lifelong harm. In Reuters, Marko Kerac discusses long-term impacts of childhood #malnutrition & how effects of #FoodCrises & war can lead to ongoing poor health. #PublicHealth www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Decline in routine chilhood #immunisation levels in England has led to increase in #measles outbreaks. On the One Health Trust podcast, Ben Kasstan-Dabush explains how austerity, reduced #PublicHealth spending & access issues are impacting vaccine uptake.💉 🎧 bit.ly/40S1W2e

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Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the world🚺 On #WorldCancerDay, read about England’s progress towards eliminating #CervicalCancer by 2040. Clare Gilham discusses the latest data on #HPV vaccination & screening 👉 buff.ly/40J3KM8

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Could #AI revolutionise #cancer care? This #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting a #GlobalTrial exploring if #AI could help more cancer patients access high-quality radiotherapy treatment & improve #HealthEquity. More about Ajay Aggarwal & his team's work👇 bit.ly/4gHOZxT

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#Zika outbreak: @who.int monitoring cases across #India 🦟🌏 Elizabeth Brickley highlights concerns for outbreaks in high-density urban settings, rare life-threatening complications & #pregnancy risks. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Looking for flexible study options to pursue a career in #PublicHealth? Our #DistanceLearning programmes are offered as individual modules, PG Cert, PG Dip, or MSc. A 30% bursary is also available for groups of 3 or more employees sponsored through work. 👉 bit.ly/3bZePxq

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👋Don't miss LSHTM's upcoming Virtual Open Days (11-13 Feb 2025). Join live webinars & Q&A sessions with programme directors & current students to find out what makes LSHTM a leader in #GlobalHealth education. Book your place now👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

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On #WorldNTDDay, student Henry Ng shares his highlights of studying MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases at LSHTM. Read his blog post "Intensive but rewarding" - Henry's story 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen... #PublicHealth

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What exactly is human metapneumovirus #HPMV and should we be concerned? In a special episode of the LSHTM Viral #podcast, Martin Hibberd breaks down the respiratory virus and explains why it's unlikely to lead to a pandemic. #PublicHealth 🎧👉https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/m300abDtyQb

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On #WorldNTDDay, student Henry Ng shares his highlights of studying MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases at LSHTM. Read his blog post "Intensive but rewarding" - Henry's story 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen... #PublicHealth

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What exactly is human metapneumovirus #HPMV and should we be concerned? In a special episode of the LSHTM Viral #podcast, Martin Hibberd breaks down the respiratory virus and explains why it's unlikely to lead to a pandemic. #PublicHealth 🎧👉https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/m300abDtyQb

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Rise in heat deaths will substantially outweigh fewer cold deaths LSHTM study estimates changes to climate could result in 2.3m additional temperature-related deaths in 854 European cities by 2099 if action not taken. @pmasselot.bsky.social @gasparrini.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Want to help improve sexual & reproductive health outcomes in LMICs?🌍 This online programme will give you skills to design, implement & evaluate evidence-based #SexualHealth programmes. 50 scholarships available for students from sub-Saharan Africa. www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

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Household nutritional support can avert 350,000 TB deaths In the Hindu Finn McQuaid & Rebecca Clarke discuss study suggesting nutritional care for #TB patients during treatment could also avert 880,000 new cases in #India by 2035. #PublicHealth www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sci...

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Rise in heat deaths will substantially outweigh fewer cold deaths LSHTM study estimates changes to climate could result in 2.3m additional temperature-related deaths in 854 European cities by 2099 if action not taken. @pmasselot.bsky.social @gasparrini.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Drought led to 71,000 ‘excess deaths’ in Somalia, report shows Voice of America reports on study by LSHTM, Imperial College & SIMAD University which found severe #drought affecting parts of Somalia since 2022 has contributed to worsening #humanitarian crisis. www.voanews.com/a/drought-le...

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“We must join together to fight health misinformation” LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth urges bold, collaborative action in 2025 as #misinformation ranked top global risk, LSHTM launches counter-misinformation principles. #PublicHealth 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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In this blog, @jackieknee.bsky.social emphasises the vital role of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Access to improved WASH can significantly reduce reported use of antibiotics 🦠 Read more 👇 t.co/tYqVlgBJaK

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Why 18 to 24-year-olds aren't getting jabs In the iPaper, Heidi Larson explains reduced #vaccine confidence in younger people not specifically a reaction to the vaccine, but due to disruption to education, social life & jobs, & feeling "least at risk". #PublicHealth inews.co.uk/news/health/...

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Want to advance your nursing career & gain skills to work in diverse #healthcare environments? 🌍 Our online short course, designed for nurses & health professionals, focuses on Infection Prevention & Control in low-resource settings. #PublicHealth Runs 25 Jun - 2 Jul 2025 👉 bit.ly/4innCLt

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👏 @drmichaelmarks.bsky.social awarded prestigious NIHR professorship to research new tools to reduce #syphilis cases in the UK. Working with UKHSA & #SexualHealth providers he will develop interventions to reduce its spread, & it's hoped, other #STIs. #PublicHealth www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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During #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek, we highlight new research discussing England’s progress towards eliminating this form of #cancer by 2040 LSHTM's Clare Gilham tells us about the latest evidence on #HPV vaccination & cervical screening. #PublicHealth 👉 buff.ly/40J3KM8

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