Join us next Thursday for a special event at @lshtm.bsky.social launching "Health in a World of Crises and Impunity", the report of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health & @thelancet.com Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement Find out more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

Could mass #azithromycin help save children's lives in #humanitarian crises? A new review led by researchers at @lshtm.bsky.social, City St George's, MSF & UNICEF asks whether temporary mass administration of azithromycin could reduce child deaths from infections ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

👋 Meet Fathiaa Abdalla, a DrPH candidate @lshtm.bsky.social with more than two decades of #humanitarian leadership experience in the UN We spoke to her about how she’s bringing her wealth of experience into research on sexual and gender-based violence in conflict ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

For many refugees, the challenge doesn't end when they find safety. On #WorldRefugeeDay, Dr Manal Etemadi explores Afghan refugees' access to health services in Iran and why refugee-hosting countries need greater international support ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Turn your passion for #humanitarian health into action. This distance learning course is designed for: ☑️ Practitioners in crisis settings ☑️ Policy makers & researchers ☑️ Graduates ready to make a difference Join our webinar on 23 June to find out more ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

How do we get better at measuring and using mortality data for decision making in #crises? Join Elrha & partners for a webinar on the what has been learnt through the Mortality Estimation in Crises Systems Innovation Partnership and where the field is headed next ➡️ Register: bit.ly/49sszQe

Research shows that safe & dignified burials can significantly reduce #Ebola transmission while respecting local customs and grieving practices As Ebola spreads in DRC & Uganda, these culturally appropriate interventions are critical 5 min explainer video ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Already working in #humanitarian or #PublicHealth, or want to break into the field? This course helps you: 🔎 Strengthen critical analysis & decision-making 📊 Monitor and evaluate interventions 🌐 Understand global response systems Study part-time, from anywhere ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

"How volunteering in the DRC shaped my path into humanitarian health" MSc Health in Humanitarian Crises student Sarah Haeckel reflects on how a year volunteering in conflict-affected eastern DRC inspired her to pursue a #humanitarian career ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen...

Based in Basel & working in the pharmaceutical industry, Simon Klaus reflects on balancing full-time work with distance learning while deepening his expertise in #GlobalHealth through our Health in Humanitarian Crises programme at @lshtm.bsky.social 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen...

🆕 Humanitarian Health MOOC! This free online course overviews the fundamentals of health during conflicts & disasters for people new to the field 🤝 Co-developed by @lshtm.bsky.social, Médecins Sans Frontières & Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies Start learning: moocs.unige.ch/humanitarian...

Conflicts. Climate disasters. The world needs skilled #humanitarian professionals now more than ever. This distance learning course equips you to: ✔ Assess needs in crisis settings ✔ Design effective health programmes ✔ Lead with decolonial perspectives ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Upcoming Elrha webinar sharing findings from a forthcoming report: Innovations for Cardiometabolic Disease Care in Humanitarian Settings 💻 🗓️ Wed 22 April, 13:00 - 15:00 UTC Register: www.elrha.org/events/innov...

Want to make a real impact in #humanitarian crises? Study Health in Humanitarian Crises at @lshtm.bsky.social & gain practical skills to support displaced & vulnerable communities 🌍 Flexible online learning 🧠 Evidence-based decision-making 🤝 Global experts ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Across Latin America, crises don’t happen in isolation. Violence, climate shocks & fragile systems intersect, reshaping health in complex ways. New blog: @lshtm.bsky.social researchers unpack hidden risks, from undercounted maternal deaths to climate-driven disease ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Leading the way in global public health #nursing: expert-led, 100% online This @lshtm.bsky.social diploma equips nurses & health professionals to address inequalities, deliver care in under-resourced systems & strengthen practice in diverse communities Learn more ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

LSHTM offer two scholarships to tackle barriers to further education for students from all backgrounds: 🔶 Next Gen - for home fee students studying an intensive, on-campus Master's 🔶 First Gen - for distance learning MSc programmes Apply before 27 March ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

New blog 💻 Sustaining gender-based violence coordination amid a shifting #humanitarian landscape In the context of global funding cuts, Dr Philomena Raftery & Dr Jennifer Palmer highlight evidence & practitioner insights to sustain and strengthen GBV responses ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Looking to further your public health career? @lshtm.bsky.social has a range of in-person and distance learning programmes to help health professionals gain the knowledge, skills and networks to improve health worldwide. Learn more at our Virtual Open Days www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

Interested in studying @lshtm.bsky.social? Join our upcoming Virtual Open Days featuring live webinars and Q&As with our programme directors, current students and student services to find out what makes LSHTM a leader in global health education. Book your place ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

One week to go! 🗓️ Our panel will share practical insights from case studies of #crisis response, including: 🔶 Cyclone and flooding disasters in Madagascar 🔶 Drought responses in Ethiopia 🔶 Public health of indigenous people in Brazil Join us at LSHTM 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

We're delighted to co-host this exciting event at @lshtm.bsky.social presenting case studies of community responses to climate & other #humanitarian crises from across the globe 🌍 🗓️ Save the date for 28 Jan! www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

LSHTM's Adrianna Murphy & Dr Erica Richardson will co-chair a new @thelancet.com Commission on the Future of Ukraine's Health System 🏥 They set out that major health system transformation is possible, even amid war and resource constraints. Discover their bold vision for #Ukraine ⬇️ t.co/AYhH6RdnLB

Our Q&A panel closes our 2025 annual event 👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us today, at LSHTM or online!

Finally, Georgia Venner presents her research into the experiences of Bangladeshi and Rohingya refugee health workers during infectious disease outbreaks in Cox's Bazar

Now, Mervat Alhaffar findings from the Syria Research Group on the impact of ambivalent sexism during the COVID-19 response in Syria Their survey investigated Syrian women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as unequal caregiving responsibilities

Session B has started with Samantha Olson’s work on famine and the need for a collective voice in Sudan 🎤

“As researchers and research activists, it’s our responsibility to question what gets measured and reported and how” - @thegargiulian.bsky.social discusses the importance of mortality estimation research

Completing our 1st session on mortality estimation, Dr Jen Palmer is discussing the and challenges of measuring mortality for humanitarian decision-making Her work is part of the Mortality Estimation System Innovation Partnership, which focused on Somalia, Central African Republic & Cox’s Bazaar

Now ▶️ Maria Gargiulo @thegargiulian.bsky.social is presenting her dissertation work on the hidden toll of violent deaths during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Mexico’s war on drugs