Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, LSHTM
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The Centre fosters collaboration between researchers aiming to improve the understanding of global chronic conditions, based @LSHTM.
LSHTM, London
Joined April 2014
💰 £1.1m has been awarded to investigate links between #ME/#CFS and #LongCovid in the Rosetta Stone project The @mecfsbiobank team at @LSHTM will be collaborators with @DecodeMEstudy & @ImperialMed 🤝 More info ⬇️ https://t.co/eAevAZgc6q
imperial.ac.uk
A new landmark study funded by The ME Association will help scientists to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid.
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A new landmark study will investigate the political, economic and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa & Botswana Led by @UCT_news & @MRCza, the study includes co-investigators Prof @helenwalls & Dr Sarah Cook from @LSHTM Read more 👇 https://t.co/mN0Yl6c2zP
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UCT and the SAMRC have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic and social drivers of harmful alcohol use.
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CGCC Co-Director Adrianna Murphy will co-chair a new @TheLancet Commission on the Future of Ukraine's Health System 🏥🇺🇦 LSHTM's @BKMErica, as well as Nataliia Riabtseva & Pavlo Kovtoniuk, will also co-chair Discover their bold vision for #Ukraine ⬇️ https://t.co/AYhH6RdnLB
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🧣 In Europe and Central Asia, half of all people who receive an HIV diagnosis are diagnosed late, according to new data from WHO & @ECDC_EU. The greatest number are those infected through heterosexual contact & people who inject drugs. See full report: https://t.co/RXBnVDqAsD
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Looking to enhance your expertise with a short-term study commitment? @LSHTM offers over 50 intensive programmes, including: 📉 Epidemiology of NCDs 🌾 Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases 🔞 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Find out more & apply: https://t.co/vWHTA6u2SP
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Study reveals widening #HeartDisease inequalities in England after the COVID-19 pandemic CGCC Co-Director & co-author on the @TheLancetPH study comments on higher rates among disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds & certain ethnic minority groups ⬇️ https://t.co/44vUMLixV9
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How can we make cancer care in England both equitable and sustainable for the NHS? 🤔 Join researchers, patient advocates & experts for The Great Debate. This event is part of @LGCW2025, co-hosted ICON & the Institute of Cancer Policy @KingsCollegeLon 👉
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The great debate: is delivering innovation compatible with sustainable and equitable cancer care?The current state of cancer care in England is a regular news feature, whether its long waiting
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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 to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health. Book your place: https://t.co/UgzxR4t2DX
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This month, CGCC is co-hosting the 5th Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises in collaboration with @IADA_diabetes & @BrighamWomens 🗓 16–17 October 2025 📍 Geneva, Switzerland | Online Register here 👇
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Martin McKee, Professor of European Public Health @LSHTM, has been invited to join the new @WHO_Europe Technical Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health 👏 @LSHTMEvaluation @MARCH_LSHTM
https://t.co/9XewHNe3jx
who.int
WHO/Europe has formed the Technical Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health (TAG-AI) to guide the ethical, responsible and equitable use of AI in health across the WHO European Region....
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Taking place today, #HLM4 is a key opportunity to mobilise countries to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness & response plans 🎙️ @EimhinA calls for global focus on crisis settings, where chronic conditions & NCDs are often neglected Read ➡️ https://t.co/xW1hMwRcI0
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Ahead of #HLM4, this @TheLancet comment calls for action on the neglected problem of #NCDs in #humanitarian crises ⛑️ ✍️ Éimhín Ansbro @LSHTM & colleagues @ifrc @IADA_diabetes
https://t.co/aAKRfUZKH2
thelancet.com
The Fourth UN High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing (HLM4) on Sept 25, 2025,...
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immune disorders, and more. What progress has been made in NCDs since the early 2000s? In our latest issue, a new global analysis explores this question: https://t.co/2429VVJMig
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📢It's here! Global Week for Action begins today! ⏰It's time to #LeadOnNCDs! ⚡Tackling NCDs has been described as a policy win, but an implementation failure. 💪Join us in calling on leaders to accelerate the implementation of effective NCD policies on the national level.
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are one of the greatest health and development challenges of this century 👉 https://t.co/i1KO4pCgbI
#BeatNCDs #UNGA
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Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation' LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back. https://t.co/Fmyf0H6Fml
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Expert Comment – Slower improvements in reducing global #NCD deaths Professor Pablo Perel @LSHTM, comments on a new @TheLancet report, showing that global progress in cutting deaths from conditions like cardiovascular disease & cancer is stalling ⬇️ https://t.co/AIzG3HuFeC
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🚨One Month Away!🚨 🎫Don’t forget to get your tickets to @LSHTM's Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to learn more about #healthmisinformation and how to beat it! In-person tickets are now sold out but online tickets are still available 👇
🗣️Health Misinformation UNPACKED- FULL PROGRAMME: Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions. Details/book your ticket👇 https://t.co/AXnWfySOOp
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👋Distance learning applications closing soon! Our specialised #DistanceLearning programmes enable you to study towards a world-class qualification at your own pace, around your work and personal commitments. Apply by 23 Sept 2025 👉 https://t.co/vWHfPjj5G5
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ICYMI | Catch up with the recording of our webinar on racial inequities in premature mortality rates in #Brazil Dr Joanna Guimarães & Dr Julia Pescarini explored data from 100 million Brazilians to examine the impact of the #BolsaFamilia Watch here ⬇ https://t.co/wWw6Wu91Qz
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