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On the 25th and 26th April the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, IHTM, celebrated its tenth anniversary as an internationally renowned programme for future global health leaders, with over 100 alumni travelling from around the world to join colleagues, current students and guests in Oxford.

Alumni and friends of IHTM gather to celebrate ten years of the MSc in IHTM.

IHTM has developed a global reputation over the last ten years, with 221 students from 65 countries taking the MSc. Nearly 70% of students come from low- and middle-income countries, and all students have work experience in low resource settings and many from contexts of conflict.

The impact of IHTM can be felt worldwide. Our alumni are leading change, from innovating paediatric care for MSF in West and Central Africa, initiating social impact projects for family planning and primary health care in Nigeria, integrating health into education across Zambia, to the development of digital vaccine passports in Thailand.

Speaking about IHTM, Professor Proochista Ariana, the Course Director said,

I am truly humbled by the genuine passion our IHTM alumni have demonstrated and the positive changes they have made, and are making, in their communities. I am honoured that IHTM and Oxford have been a part of their stories."

Among the many highlights of the 10th anniversary event were the inspirational impact stories presented by IHTM alumni. Examples included: community health in India, health systems in Thailand and Liberia, and humanitarian work in Somalia and West Africa.

Delegates were joined by University of Oxford Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey, and Pro-Vice Chancellors for Education, Professor Martin Williams, and for Innovation, Professor Chas Bountra.

Irene Tracey commented on the Reunion, saying, 

I was delighted to attend the 10-year anniversary of the IHTM course and meet the very impressive current students and alumni. It was such a celebratory occasion packed with amazing stories that revealed the impact they are having. This course and its people represent the very best of us and how Oxford can make a real difference through its teaching and leadership. Congratulations to everyone involved and best of luck for the next decade!"

Keynote addresses were given by Professor Sarah Gilbert who considered future vaccine preparedness and Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci who highlighted the importance of putting research into practice. Panel discussions and breakout sessions provided opportunities to explore developments and contemporary issues, including health systems, leadership, and health innovation. Topics discussed ranged from digital technology and AI, governance, global health solidarity to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Closing the celebration, Proochista Ariana spoke to alumni about the future of IHTM, saying,

This inspirational gathering demonstrates how one person can make a difference, and how a community can affect positive change globally. Oxford is very proud to have contributed to the kind of impact you are all having. Thank you.”

World map showing 10 years of IHTM students

 

Find out more about the impact of IHTM

About IHTM

IHTM is a full-time one-year multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programme examining major challenges to the health of populations in resource-limited contexts. The programme is embedded within the world-renowned Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, at the University of Oxford, and draws on the Centre’s international expertise.

Learn more about IHTM