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Human trials of new antimalarial drugs are in the pipeline after KEMRI scientists successfully used bacteria to kill the parasite that causes the disease. Trials in Burkina Faso showed that Ivermectin, a conventional drug used for parasitic diseases including river blindness and elephantiasis, reduced transmission rates. The medication worked by making the blood of people who were repeatedly vaccinated lethal to mosquitoes. The study also found that Ivermectin can kill plasmodium falciparum, the malaria parasite carried by female mosquitoes, when administered to humans.
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Lorenz von Seidlein awarded RSTMH medal for outstanding work in tropical health
Awards & Appointments MORU
29 October 2024
On 10 Oct in London, the Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) awarded MORU’s Prof Lorenz von Seidlein (centre) the Donald Mackay Medal for outstanding work in tropical health, especially relating to improvements in the health of rural or urban workers in the tropics.
Dr Aishatu Adamu joins IHTM
MSc IHTM News
28 October 2024
IHTM is delighted to welcome Dr Aishatu Adamu who joins the teaching staff this October as the module lead for Epidemiology, Statistics, and Health Economics.
Forum Theatre: Exploring Community’s Power and Raising Awareness
OUCRU Public Engagement
23 October 2024
Forum Theatre, a branch of the so-called Theatre of the Oppressed, is an interactive and participatory form of theatre developed by Brazilian theatre practitioner Augusto Boal in the 1970s. This unique approach has the potential to explore a community’s voice and raise awareness by empowering people with a tool that encourages them to change reality through their own suggestions for real social issues.
The Global Health Network MENA Regional Hub officially launched
Conferences & meetings NDM-CGHR
22 October 2024
The Global Health Network, hosted by NDM-CGHR, proudly announced the official launch of its Middle East North Africa (MENA) Regional Hub, an initiative set to revolutionise health research, education, and practice across the region. The launch event was held at the Canadian University Dubai on the 21st October 2024, and brought together leading experts, policymakers, and academic institutions to chart a path toward a healthier and more resilient future for the MENA region.
Wellcome Trust Delegates Visit OUCRU Indonesia
OUCRU OUCRU-Indonesia
22 October 2024
On 14 October 2024, a delegation from Wellcome visited OUCRU Indonesia to deepen their understanding of the unit’s research, learn about its collaborations with various partners, and gain insights into its capacity-building initiatives for local researchers.
One Health lecture
MSc IHTM News
21 October 2024
IHTM students were inspired by an amazing lecture on One Health.
MoU University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles
MSc IHTM News NDM-CGHR
21 October 2024
IHTM Course Director, Proochista Ariana, travelled to Seychelles in October to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles, with the focus on research, education and evidenced-based policymaking.
New HIE Podcasts
MSc IHTM News
20 October 2024
Professor Bruno Holthof continues his Health Innovation and Entrepreneurships podcasts for IHTM with three new editions to the series.
Ashish Giri - impact story
MSc IHTM News
14 October 2024
Alumnus Ashish Giri (IHTM 2022) joined the Global Health Solidarity Network after completing IHTM in 2023.
Rift Valley fever vaccine to enter Phase II clinical trials in Kenya
KWTRP
14 October 2024
A promising human vaccine candidate against the potentially deadly Rift Valley fever, a mosquito-borne disease affecting countries across Africa, is set to begin Phase II trials in Kenya. This is the most advanced stage of testing a human Rift Valley fever vaccine has reached in an outbreak-prone area to date. A team of scientists at the Nuffield Department of Medicine and the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme will lead the $3.7m trial, funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
It’s time to prioritise mental health at workplace
OUCRU
10 October 2024
10th October is World Mental Health Day. This year’s official theme, “It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace,” once again emphasised the importance of mental health in professional settings. The global campaign aimed to advocate for improved mental healthcare systems and procedures in workplaces, ensuring employees feel their mental health is prioritised, protected, and promoted.
AMR surveillance challenges
Conferences & meetings NDM-CGHR
9 October 2024
Dr Geetanjali Kapoor gives a series of talks on AMR surveillance best practices 9-15 October, understanding real-world challenges associated with large datasets from disparate sources, laboratory methods, country workshops, and the importance of AMR surveillance. The series is based on her experiences as a Fleming Fund regional grantee in Africa.
Blog: End of life care in Vietnam
OUCRU
8 October 2024
Luu Phuoc An, a PhD student at NDM’s Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU), is dedicated to improving end of life care in Vietnam. Her research explores the complex cultural, emotional, and medical aspects of death and dying in hospital settings.
IHTM 10 years on
MSc IHTM News NDM-CGHR
7 October 2024
IHTM is celebrating reaching its first decade and is delighted to welcome the tenth cohort of inspiring individuals to the University of Oxford.
MODRA Workshop Empowers Early-Career Scientists to Secure Competitive Research Grants
MORU OUCRU
7 October 2024
The MORU-OUCRU Discovery Research Academy (MODRA) recently concluded its inaugural workshop in Bangkok. This intensive five-day programme equipped 15 promising postdoctoral researchers with the skills required to complete a high-quality seed proposal.
New study to support WHO guideline changes
MORU NDM-CGHR
2 October 2024
A new study which will help inform World Health Organization guidelines for treating children with Plasmodium vivax malaria has found that giving children higher doses of primaquine substantially reduced recurrences of malaria.
Youth Ambassadors Aim to Raise Tetanus Awareness Through Public and Community Engagement Activities
OUCRU Public Engagement
24 September 2024
OUCRU Youth Science Ambassadors (YSA) project, launched in 2021, has become a key youth engagement activities of OUCRU’s Public and Community Engagement Group. Becoming part of the project, young participants are empowered to lead, propose, plan, and execute their own initiatives addressing specific issues they identify themselves.
An interview with Proochista Ariana
MSc IHTM News
24 September 2024
IHTM Course Director, Proochista Ariana, discusses her work in international development and health in an interview for the University of Oxford’s Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health
New Study Shows High Acceptability for Point-of-Care Testing to Improve Antibiotic Use in Vietnam
OUCRU
24 September 2024
OUCRU Hanoi’s new study has found high levels of acceptability for a point-of-care testing service to improve antibiotic dispensing for respiratory infections in Vietnamese pharmacies.
FORESFA collaborators meet for third annual project update
Conferences & meetings MORU NDM-CGHR
20 September 2024
Collaborators of a multi-country project aimed at better understanding the impact, origin and trade routes of falsified medical products gathered to share updates and make final year plans.