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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New original article in Transactions ➡️ Christiane Maria Ayo and her team investigate the association of  Toll-like receptor 3 rs3775291 with Zika virus infection in Brazil. Take a look at the full paper:
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AbstractBackground. Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emergent pathogen known for the outbreak in early 2015, causing significant consequences, of which congenital Z
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Thank you to everyone who came along to the London Research in Progress yesterday! Held at @LSHTM , the event featured 12 fantastic speakers who presented their unpublished research in progress. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events: https://t.co/kKuDAbJExm
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New original article in International Health by Ai Aoki and team. They investigate the determinants of the use of insecticide-treated nets and preventative treatment of malaria for pregnant women in Angola. Read the full article, here:
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AbstractBackground. The determinants of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) use and uptake of three doses or more of intermittent preventive treatment with sul
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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There’s still time for members and Fellows to enter our Photo Competition: Global health in the Digital World 📷 Submit a photo that captures the intersection of global health and technology for the chance to win a £200 cash prize. https://t.co/CAIG803JVH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New original article in Transactions ➡️ Priya Datta et al uses real-time PCR-HRM to identify Entamoeba species in diarrheal samples. Read the full paper, here:
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AbstractBackground. Amoebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, is a major health concern in tropical regions like India. Stool microscopy, the primary di
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New review article in International Health by Eric S Donkor and team. This article explores why cholera is so persistent in Ghana, as well as how to increase surveillance when it comes to drug resistant variants. Read the full review, here:
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Abstract. Cholera persists in Ghana due to sanitation challenges. This systematic review aims to synthesize data on the prevalence, antimicrobial resistanc
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New original article in Transactions by Loick P Kojom Foko et al looks at how genetic structure can help find ways to control the spread of drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) in Cameroon. Check out the full paper:
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AbstractBackground. Unravelling the population genetic structure and dynamics of drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) strains is essential to adapt co
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“We have the power to transform lives and end AIDS once and for all.” — On Monday’s #WorldAIDSDay, @antonioguterres calls for investing in prevention and expanding access to treatment to #endAIDS as a public health threat by 2030. https://t.co/x2RMZL9UKS
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New review article in International Health by Emmanual Ekpor et al.T his meta-synthesis  reviews the stigma surrounding infertility in Africa, including the factors that drive it and impact it has on those affected. Read the full review, here:
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Abstract. Infertility is a significant reproductive health issue with high prevalence rates in Africa, where it is often stigmatized. This systematic revie
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay Have you heard about Lenacapavir or LEN, a new drug WHO recommends to protect people at risk of #HIV? For some people, taking daily pills is not easy. But Lenacapavir could change everything because instead of taking daily pills, people can now get
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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We’re pleased to share more fantastic speakers for our upcoming Topics in Infection event! 🎟️ Make sure to book your tickets to this previously sold-out conference, and check out the updated speaker list, here:   https://t.co/WxapCIjsMZ
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New review article in Transactions ➡️ Gbeminiyi R Otolorin (@niyiotolorin) and team explores the use of integrated vector management to control malaria transmission. Read the full paper, here:
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Abstract. Integrated vector management (IVM) is an effective strategy for reducing malaria transmission by combining various malaria vector control methods
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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📣 The November issue of the Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene is now available online! Keep reading, here: https://t.co/qQ86zPrQQ3
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Adebiyi Adeniran, ScD
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I'm thrilled to be joining the @RSTMH Research in Progress event tomorrow as a keynote speaker. I will be speaking about challenges with NTD diagnostics, sharing insights, highlights, and experiences from over a decade of work. You can register here https://t.co/oCv1ho7WTD
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New original article in International Health ➡️ Ana Raquel Nunes investigates the trends, challenges and gaps within wildfire and health research. Read the full review here:
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AbstractBackground. The increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, population growth and land use changes, have escalat
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is thrilled to be announcing the development of a new journal looking at Artificial Intelligence and Global Health, which will be launching in early 2026. Find out more, here: https://t.co/9J7eA5PpBH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New review article in International Health by Famous K Sosah and Erik S Donkor. In it, they analyse data from microbial foodborne outbreaks across Africa. Read the full review here:
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Abstract. Microbial foodborne outbreaks are a severe public health challenge in Africa, which bears the highest global burden due to systemic vulnerabiliti
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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We are launching a photo competition! We want our members & Fellows to capture the intersection between global health and technology, and how the digital revolution – including artificial intelligence – is changing how we practice healthcare. Enter now: https://t.co/CAIG803JVH
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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New review article in International Health ➡️ Basil H Aboul-Enein and team discuss the effectiveness of family planning interventions across the league of Arab states. Read the full review here:
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Abstract. Family planning is crucial in improving maternal and child health, reducing fertility rates and promoting gender equity. Despite global advanceme
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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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📣 The November issue of International Health is now available online! Keep reading, here: https://t.co/4IggQ32VX8
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