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Bringing together global expertise, knowledge, research and teaching to help humanity adapt faster to outbreaks of disease. Also now on Bluesky 🦋.
Joined February 2021
Why is this year's flu strain a concern? In @DailyMail Punam Mangtani explains how current H3N2 strain may differ from #flu circulating last year & how lower immunity in the population means virus can spread more easily. https://t.co/Yd5KAgb9Bl
dailymail.co.uk
Figures show flu cases are already more than three times higher than the same point last year, largely driven by a surge among school-aged children.
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🔎Looking to enhance your expertise in a particular topic with a short-term study commitment? Covering a wide array of topics, choose from 50+ intensive module for 2.5 days across 5 weeks between Jan-May 2026. 🖊️Apply now👉 https://t.co/50rl6Npc8t
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Why is the UK expecting a bad #flu season this year? Punam Mangtani explains H3N2 flu strain circulating this year is less like 2024’s, so may transmit/infect people more easily & important those eligible get vaccinated ASAP. https://t.co/a7GH4KSmXI
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Looking to enhance your #GlobalHealth expertise and continue your professional development? Our intensive modules offer a focused opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills over a short study period. Learn more & apply👉 https://t.co/QWBvWj9NVe
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Solidarity is our best immunity. The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the @WHO Pandemic Agreement started yesterday, in which the Member States will consider the draft text of the PABS Annex developed by the Bureau. My full address:
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As the 42-day countdown to declare the end of the Ebola outbreak in DRC continues, health authorities remain vigilant. The Ministry of Health and @WHO have launched a school-based awareness campaign to educate students and teachers about Ebola, reinforce prevention measures and
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If you'd like to know more, discover @LSHTM MSc/PG Diploma in #OneHealth delivered in partnership with @RoyalVetCollege which explores the principles of the #OneHealthApproach. Learn more👉 https://t.co/yTAR3vwqsz
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This #OneHealthDay we're highlighting how #UKPHRST & @MRC_Uganda researchers are using a #OneHealth approach to help Ugandan livestock owners, healthcare workers & vets be better prepared for future Rift Valley Fever outbreaks. See what they learnt👉 https://t.co/9nGJeADIXM
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GOARN launches its flagship Outbreak Response Leadership Programme in Montenegro with @WHO_Europe & @rki_de! 20 senior leaders from national public health institutes from across the region boost emergency response skills, advancing @WHO's Global Health Emergency Corps vision!
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In #Cairo, @AfricaCDC, in collaboration with the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST), conducted a 5-day Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (#MHPSS) training for members of the African Volunteers Health Corps (#AVoHC) from the Northern Africa region. The training
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Today is One Health Day. The health of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely interlinked. Changes in these relationships can increase the risk of new human and animal diseases developing and spreading. #OneHealth is an approach to optimize the health of humans, animals and
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🗞️Breaking: @AfricaCDC, in partnership with @UKHSA, has developed a new framework to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response deployment across Africa. It defines key roles, responsibilities, and best practices for managing health emergencies, ensuring coordinated,
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📄Study co-lead Dr Femi Nzegwu blogs on the benefits of deployments & how the #globalhealth community can embed and advocate for lasting impacts. 👉 https://t.co/Dr1lFNHBjv
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🛣️ At #CPHIA25 #UKPHRST & @AfricaCDC launched a co-developed & evidence-based practical roadmap to maximise the benefits of international deployments for @_AfricanUnion members. See the full roadmap 👇 https://t.co/WsgpZYPpp1
africacdc.org
A roadmap and good practice guide | July 2025 The following elements of outbreak management (at each phase of the response effort) alongside those responsible for their implementation, are derived...
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🌍 New from @WHO: The National Health Emergency Alert & Response Framework helps countries prepare for and respond to health crises. A practical tool with clear timelines for rapid, coordinated action — developed with GOARN partners. Read more: https://t.co/MluSZimdoP
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#UKPHRST & partners held a virtual workshop to share findings & local expertise as part of a joint research study. 🧰The study aims to identify key development areas for a molecular “toolbox” that strengthens outbreak preparedness across West Africa. 👉 https://t.co/S1Vb2bQU1e
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"We are more ready to respond to outbreaks, identify cases earlier & respond more efficiently" On @bbcworldservice Daniela Manno discusses response to #Ebola & what needs to happen for DRC to be declared Ebola-free. 🎧 https://t.co/lzl4N2NA3I
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The last ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on the road to recovery
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🎓 Looking to develop your skills, gain new knowledge or expand your networks with further studies? 🍃 Come along to our Autumn Open Events in November to find out what makes @LSHTM 1 in the UK for public health 🎟️ Book your place ➡️ https://t.co/4Aa2DK4taL
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🇲🇳 Mongolia becomes the first country to pilot the GOARN functional exercise, boosting health emergency workforce readiness and operationalizing the @WHO GHEC framework. 🛠️ Real-time coordination 🤝 Cross-sector collaboration 📈 Stronger preparedness https://t.co/ch65bZT1ME
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