ICYMI ⏯️ 'Health in a world of crises and impunity' Last week we were honoured to host speakers from the @jhu.edu Center for Humanitarian Health & @thelancet.com Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement to highlight key findings from their report Watch: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🚨 Today at 17:30 BST! Don't miss out on this special event sharing findings from "Health in a World of Crises and Impunity" 📕 Report of the JHU Center for Humanitarian Health & The Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement Join at @lshtm.bsky.social or online ⬇️

Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM@lshtm-crises.bsky.social · 3w ago

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...

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...

The intense conflict in Tigray of 2020-22 created a perfect storm of political and operational challenges that disrupted the production of #mortality evidence In this blog, Dr Jennifer Palmer shares research on how local university teams adapted to fill the gaps ⬇️ www.elrha.org/news-blogs/w...

Who's counting?: Tigray's hidden mortality data crisis

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Congratulations to PSG's PhD students Maria Gargiulo (@thegargiulian.bsky.social) and Rahaf Abu Koura (@rabukoura.bsky.social), joint winners of LSHTM Open Research Awards 2026! So proud of you both 🎉

💉 Vaccines against Pneumococcal disease are expensive to provide long-term where they're needed most. 🆕 long-term @lshtm.bsky.social research confirms that two-doses of PCVs are as effective as three, helping countries address the vaccine "funding gap" & continue to save lives. 👉 bit.ly/4v6CwLj

👋 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...

👋 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...

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

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

✨Upcoming Event✨ Join our hybrid event exploring the current landscape of #pandemic preparedness, who it serves and how social science research can better inform future preparedness. 🗓️ Full details 👉 bit.ly/4o5Rgba

The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a region affected by conflict, displacement & fragile health systems. In our new blog, experts examine why outbreak control is especially challenging in humanitarian settings ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

How conflict shapes Ebola outbreaks in eastern DRC | LSHTM

How conflict shapes Ebola outbreaks in eastern DRC | LSHTM

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What does decolonisation mean in practice for those working to end violence against women and girls? Researchers from @lshtm.bsky.social and partners will explore recent research findings, colonial legacies shaping the field & concrete strategies for change. More👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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...

RAPID REACTION: LSHTM expert responds to WHO declaring outbreak of #Ebola in DRC & Uganda a public health emergency of international concern Daniela Manno discusses what's behind the outbreak, symptoms, and wider #PublicHealth risk More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Thank you for sharing your story Sarah 🙏

Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM@lshtm-crises.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"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...

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...

In response to the #Ebola #disease #outbreak caused by #Bundibugyo #Virus in #DRC #Uganda, SSHAP has collated its resources from past outbreaks to help inform consideration of the social dimensions of the response. www.socialscienceinaction.org/emergency/eb... @ids.ac.uk @lshtm-crises.bsky.social

Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC - Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform

This collection brings together SSHAP resources from previous Ebola Disease outbreaks in DRC, Uganda, and elsewhere to help inform the current response to the Ebola Disease outbreak caused by the Bund...

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It's your last chance to book! ⏰ Join our Open Evening in London on 12 May 2026 to learn how LSHTM's #postgraduate programmes can help you build the skills and networks to create real impact. Find out more/book your place 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

🆕 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...

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...

We are witnessing the devastating public health impacts of weaponized food insecurity. While essential supplies sit idle at the borders, the deliberate blockade of humanitarian agencies is manufacturing a famine. Denying aid is a violation of global health and human rights @lshtm-crises.bsky.social

Al Jazeera English@aljazeera.com · 3mo ago

According to the Global Network Against Food Crises, 100% of Gaza’s population are facing acute food insecurity due to Israel’s war on the Strip.