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🌍💧 Cholera is making a comeback—global cases have surged by 40% since 2022. Climate change & crises are fueling the rise. Amelia Stewart explores the factors behind the rise in Vibrio cholerae infections. Read more👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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💰 Fighting superbugs, but where’s the money? Tracking AMR financing is a challenge—only 11% of countries have dedicated budgets. 🔍🦠 #AMR #GlobalHealth Read more👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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Did you see what we did there? 👀

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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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🚨 Tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance! Join our online short course 📚 , Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Multidisciplinary Approach, to explore One Health responses & interventions. 📅 7–11 July 2025 📍 Online 🔗 Apply by 13 June 👉 bit.ly/3Q88vIT

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Is #AMR’s biggest problem its name? In this blog, @rebeccaglover.bsky.social challenges the idea that rebranding will fix public engagement—after all, HIV and Ebola caught on just fine. So, is it really the terminology, or are we missing the bigger picture? Read more 👉 bit.ly/40ObACC

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool to support healthcare professionals across the UK prescribe the most appropriate antibiotics for patients, while protecting their future effectiveness. www.gov.uk/government/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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2025 ushers in new leadership at the Malaria Centre! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our 3️⃣ new co-directors: 👉 @mjdelves.bsky.social 👉 Dr. Bhargavi Rao 👉 Dr. Eniyou Cheryll Oriero Together, their leadership will propel our mission to end malaria globally🌍 Read more: bit.ly/4gVlitN

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Global warming contributes to the number of floods, fires, and tornadoes, as well as the mutation and spread of viruses and bacteria that are dangerous to human health, increasing global pandemics. Ignoring the climate crisis is ignoring our common planetary future. #climatechange #globalhealth

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#Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say BBC News reports on new @lshtm.bsky.social study suggesting number of Palestinians who died from traumatic injury underreported by 41%. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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📢 Gaza: 64,000 deaths due to violence between October 2023 & June 2024, new study estimates. LSHTM research in The Lancet suggests Palestinian Ministry of Health underreported death toll due to traumatic injury by approximately 41%. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Climate change may fuel increasing prevalence of AMR, leading to a dual threat to global health. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, & environmental shifts may create conditions that enable drug-resistant infections to spread. Read @meganecarey.bsky.social ’s insights👇 bit.ly/4h0wO7a

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New year, new opportunities to explore critical issues! 🎉 Dr Deepshikha Batheja will explore gender disparities in antibiotic use across the U.S & India, uncovering why women use more antibiotics & how socioeconomic factors play a role. 📅 Jan 14 ⏰ 12:30 📍 LSHTM 🔗 bit.ly/4h5HpO3

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Congratulations Professor Gwen Knight @gmknght.bsky.social, co-Director of @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social and MRC Fellow, on promotion to Professor @lshtm.bsky.social - very richly deserved! Read Gwen's latest work on AMR surveillance and modelling 🧫👩‍💻🌍 doi.org/10.1371/jour... doi.org/10.1371/jour...

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Only 1% of clinical laboratories in 14 sub-Saharan African countries can conduct bacteriological testing - key to fighting AMR 🧫📈🔬 A recent Lancet Microbe study highlights urgent gaps in laboratory capacity and offers actionable solutions. Read 👉 bit.ly/3VwgpyU #AMR #GlobalHealth #IDSky

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jhenryc.bsky.social highlights a recent publication emphasising the critical need for enhanced local laboratory capacity to address antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Building robust systems is essential for the effective detection and management of AMR. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3VwgpyU

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In this blog @katholt.bsky.social sheds light on Klebsiella pneumoniae, a major cause of hospital-acquired infections 🦠 and a key player in the global antimicrobial resistance crisis. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/41gOzKF @lshtm.bsky.social @megancarey.bsky.social @cmcrodrigues.bsky.social

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Welcome to the official BlueSky account of the LSHTM Malaria Centre! 🌍✨ We are a leading hub for malaria research, bringing together experts to tackle one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Follow us for updates on our latest research, events, and initiatives.

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🆕 Our latest report is out! 🌍 🦟 Explore the key achievements, research highlights, and ongoing collaborations from our team in the fight against malaria. Read the full report here👉 bit.ly/3Oq7ScT #MalariaResearch #GlobalHealth #MalariaReport

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On International Day of #PersonsWithDisabilities, Professor Cally Tann & the Baby BRAiN research team share insights on improving outcomes for children & families affected by newborn brain injury. Read about the study, a partnership with INFANT centre 👉 bit.ly/3Bdqg5J #PublicHealth

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This #GivingTuesday, please make a gift to LSHTM’s Scholarship Fund. #Scholarships change lives - everyone deserves access to a world class education. Hear from our students who have benefitted from the LSHTM Fund. Make your gift today 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/supportus/gi... #PublicHealth

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Now is the age of #AMR burden estimates - join us to hear from the expert @bugwonk.bsky.social next Thursday at 12.50 for "Rethinking how to understand the burden of antibiotic resistance bacteria (RHUBARB)" @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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Hot off the press - some light reading on Shigella sonnei! 🧪🧫🧬 With @ksbakes.bsky.social @yekwah.bsky.social @sydneylmiles.bsky.social @sergemostowylab.bsky.social @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social and a bunch of others not yet on bluesky rdcu.be/d1EAF

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Prof Keertan Dheda at @lshtm.bsky.social and University of Cape Town shares his insights on the alarming rise of bedaquiline resistance in South Africa, a major challenge for TB treatment. This #WAAW2024, let’s raise awareness and advocate for action! Read more: bit.ly/4fYqxrX

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Antibiotic-resistant infections in the #UK rose to 66,730 cases in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels (62,314 in 2019). @rebeccaglover.bsky.social at @lshtm.bsky.social emphasises the critical need for strengthened infection prevention & #AMR control measures. Read more 👉 bit.ly/48ZZ5aR

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We run regular webinars - recordings of many are on our website. Previous topics have included: ▶️Presentation of WHO guidelines ▶️Feedback from conferences ▶️STI trend reporting from UKHSA ▶️Deep dives into research topics ▶️Career sessions www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #sexualhealth #STI #HIV

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The @katholt.bsky.social lab group after a successful afternoon discussing Klebsiella genomic epidemiology at the Pasteur Institute in Paris 🇫🇷 @lshtm.bsky.social @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social

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Our Co-Director @gmknght.bsky.social sheds light on the importance of understanding how AMR impacts different populations. This knowledge is vital for optimising interventions. Stay tuned for updates on this #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek as we #EducateAdvocateAct to combat #AMR.

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📢Save the date for the next STIRIG Webinar📢 Improving access to sexual health services for middle-aged and older adults in the UK: Findings from the SHOAR study 📅 Wed 27th Nov, 1-2pm UK Time Link and further details: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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On this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, vaccines are a vital tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Let’s #Educate on their role in reducing antibiotic use, #Advocate for wider access, and #Act by supporting global immunisation efforts. Learn more: bit.ly/4eBegZa

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Thanks to everyone who helped us hit 2,000 followers this week! On @lshtm.bsky.social we're sharing all the latest #PublicHealth news, reaction & comment. There's no algorithm here so don't forget to repost so people see our stories 👀 More on our news pages: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents

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The challenge of a measles resurgence In @gavi @alxsrobert.bsky.social & Ben Kasstan-Dabush explain how #measles outbreaks in lower vaccine coverage groups & the restructuring of vaccination services have made access to vaccines harder💉 #PublicHealth www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

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🎉LSHTM rises to 2nd in the world for #PublicHealth in the 2024 ShanghaiRanking! It's LSHTM's highest ever position in the ranking (up from #3 in 2023) & recognises our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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👋 Hello to all our new followers! On @lshtm.bsky.social we're sharing all the latest #PublicHealth news, reaction & comment. Check out our news pages for more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents Find us on other channels: linktr.ee/lshtm

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An attempt to create a Starter Pack of everyone @lshtm.bsky.social currently here - probably of interest to a broad range of people interested in infectious diseases, epidemiology, stats, global health etc go.bsky.app/R9P96qR

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Brits eating less meat in the last decade The Mirror reports on a study by team including LSHTM researchers showing while meat consumption has fallen, UK still won't hit target to reduce consumption by 20% by 2030 to reach #NetZero.🥩📉 #ClimateChange #PublicHealth www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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📢UK detects first case of Clade Ib #mpox How worrying is this? Michael Marks tells LBC Radio: “In the UK the risk that there will be lots and lots of other cases… from this imported case is low” with UK health system ready to respond. 📻 45:27 👇 #PublicHealth www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...

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Urban green spaces have vital role in cutting heat-related deaths The Guardian reports on research by LSHTM which suggests urban green spaces linked to lower rates of heat-related illness & deaths, as well as better mental health and wellbeing.🚶‍♀️🌲 👇 bit.ly/3Uo3azM #PublicHealth

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Missed our Newborn Toolkit webinar on “Babies and Bugs: Innovations to Address Neonatal Sepsis and AMR”? Catch the recording for insights on AMR in LMICs, detection status, and responses to neonatal outbreaks. Watch 👀👇 bit.ly/47Wl5Tx

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October is UK #BlackHistoryMonth Find out how LSHTM is #decolonising its collections, through our Decolonising the Archive Principles covering archival & cataloguing practice, dissemination, education & inclusivity. #ReclaimingNarratives #publichealth 👉 bit.ly/3Bu8Y43

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The political declaration on #AMR adopted at #UNGA79 holds many commitments to decisive action with several quantifiable targets. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/400rcVd And reflect with us at our Data Symposium on October 21st! Register for the Data Symposium 👇 bit.ly/3z4rxLr

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New WHO guidance on how to limit environmental pollution from antibiotic manufacturing. @jackieknee.bsky.social comments on first step towards protecting effectiveness of antibiotics being manufactured & tackling #antibiotic resistance. 👉 bit.ly/3zg21mm #publichealth

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Proper treatment and disposal of wastes - both household and industrial - is key to limiting the emergence and spread of AMR. New WHO guidance gives us the tools necessary to begin regulating pollution from antibiotic manufacturing. @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social

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🔊 We’re excited to co-host the AMR Data Symposium with @lshtm.bsky.social’s Centre for Data & Statistical Science for Health. This event brings together global experts in generating, analyzing, and using quantitative #AMR data to inform decision-making. Registration is now open👇 bit.ly/3z4rxLr

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Join Dr Silvia Bertagnolio to explore how lessons from HIV, TB & malaria surveillance can shape the future of global #antimicrobialresistance monitoring. 💁‍♂️ Discover how improved data collection in LMICs can help reduce the burden of #AMR 📅 18 Sept 🕰️ 13:00 BST 🔗 bit.ly/3zc2NRh

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Leading experts in The Lancet warn of an increase in deaths if the world does not prioritise action on #AMR LSHTM’s Clare Chandler explains why our overuse of antibiotics is a growing risk to public health 💊📈 Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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I'm delighted to take up the role of Deputy Director of the Public Health Policy Research Unit. I'll be based at @lshtm.bsky.social, working with colleagues at institutions across the UK www.phpru.online/about.html. My first day will be April 1st, which I promise isn't an April Fools thing!

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