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« Back to NewsOxford-led researchers develop a low-cost rapid test to identify heat-damaged vaccines
17 December 2025
Researchers from Medicine Quality Research Group, the University of Oxford and their collaborators have developed and evaluated a novel low-cost, rapid method to identify heat-exposed sucrose-containing vaccines without the need for sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Rapid, low-cost tests can help prevent child deaths from contaminated medicinal syrups
5 December 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators have demonstrated that simple, rapid, and inexpensive tests can detect deadly contaminants in medicinal syrups - contaminants that have tragically led to the deaths of hundreds of children worldwide.
Data platform will play a vital role in future VL research
3 December 2025
A new publication authored by IDDO’s Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) Scientific Advisory Committee sets out a research agenda for VL, and describes how IDDO established and developed a data platform that enables data reuse for crucial historical data.
‘Creeping catastrophe’: Climate change is driving global rise in infectious diseases, leading health experts warn
2 December 2025
Infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, and tuberculosis are considered to pose as great a challenge to global health as new or emerging pathogens, according to a major international study led by The Global Health Network at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine and commissioned by Wellcome.
Shaping Oxford’s Vision for Global Health in a Period of Turbulence
25 November 2025
The first Oxford Global Health Summit united colleagues across the University to drive a bold, collaborative vision for global health.
Oxford Global Health welcomes Ghana’s High Commissioner for engagement on malaria and strengthening collaboration
25 November 2025
Oxford Global Health welcomed Ghana’s High Commissioner and her delegation for a day of discussions on malaria elimination and future collaboration.
GRAM invites researchers to explore AMR data in repository
13 November 2025
After gathering one of the largest collections of individual patient data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the world, the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project is now inviting researchers to use this valuable resource in their own studies. The AMR data repository, hosted by the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO), now covers nearly 70 countries and 250,000 patients, after launching last year to provide a secure, sustainable platform for global AMR data sharing. Holdings currently include 38 datasets from 24 different (GRAM) Project collaborators.
New study evaluates accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria
7 November 2025
A new study, published in Malaria Journal, assessed the accuracy of rapid malaria tests (RDTs) across 12 sites in India and found that these tests were sub-optimal for detecting P. vivax malaria.
Oxford strengthens strategic partnerships with Vietnam in health, education and climate innovation
31 October 2025
The University of Oxford has signed three landmark agreements with leading Vietnamese partners, deepening collaboration across healthcare, higher education and sustainable aviation. The Tam Anh Research Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Health and Tropical Medicine Group from NDM Centre for Global Health Research, establishing the Tam Anh Oxford Partnership (TOP).
Ensitrelvir shows strong antiviral activity against COVID-19 in first head-to-head comparison with Paxlovid
28 October 2025
The oral antiviral ensitrelvir is a highly effective treatment for COVID-19, showing potent in-vivo antiviral activity comparable to ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid), say MORU, Mahidol and University of Oxford researchers in a major international study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Innovative Oxford child anxiety treatment to be rolled out internationally
21 October 2025
An effective online treatment for childhood anxiety developed by a team at the University of Oxford is to be adapted and tested in five countries in Asia and South America, with the aim of driving widespread implementation in the future.
Anne Makena, Africa Oxford Initiative Co-Director steps down
15 October 2025
Dr Anne Makena, has announced her decision to transition from the role of Co-Director of the Africa Oxford initiative. A founding member of the Africa Oxford Initiative, Dr Makena has overseen the establishment and rapid growth of AfOx from conceptualisation to scaling for almost a decade.
FD-TACT malaria treatment trial launches patient recruitment in Rwanda
8 October 2025
A Phase 3 pivotal trial, led by MORU and funded by Japan’s Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT), has begun to evaluate a novel fixed-dose triple artemisinin-based combination treatment (FD-TACT) for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Kevin Marsh awarded RSTMH’s 2025 Sir Patrick Manson Medal
1 October 2025
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's most prestigious award, the Sir Patrick Manson Medal, is being given this year to Professor Kevin Marsh, a Malariologist and Global Health Researcher. Professor Marsh is the Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative and Senior Adviser Science for Africa Foundation at the University of Oxford. His major research interests focus on immunity to and pathogenesis of malaria, and he has a particular interest in supporting science and scientific leadership across Africa.
New study find treatment for Chagas disease is excessive
23 September 2025
A new study has found the current recommended treatment for Chagas disease could be given over a substantially shorter time period and still be as effective.
Tracking resistance: Mapping the spread of drug-resistant malaria
20 August 2025
On World Mosquito Day, Dr Lucy Harrison, postdoctoral researcher at Oxford’s Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, reflects on the global impact of the mosquito and her research into malaria drug resistance.
Severe nurse shortages in Kenya undermine newborn care, despite advancements
14 August 2025
A multi-disciplinary study by KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q), has revealed how workforce issues influence the quality of care in newborn units. The research highlighted the effect of severe nurse staffing shortages in Kenyan hospitals as a major obstacle to providing quality care for newborns.
Simple new method that measures viral clearance means antibody treatments for COVID and ‘flu can be quickly assessed for effectiveness, say MORU researchers
7 August 2025
Measuring the rate of viral clearance from the back of the mouth in patients with mild infections can be used to determine quickly and inexpensively if an antibody is effective in future COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory virus pandemics, say researchers in a letter published today in The Lancet.
Global Action Needed to Tackle Noma Disease
5 August 2025
Greater surveillance and well-designed epidemiological studies for noma should be a research priority. A new BMJ Global Health paper reveals major gaps in research on noma, a severe and often fatal oral disease affecting children in low-resource settings. Despite WHO recognition of noma as a neglected tropical disease, limited data exists on its causes, burden, and treatment. The study calls for standardised reporting, increased surveillance, and improved early detection. Conducted by IDDO and WHO, the review analysed 366 studies to provide a comprehensive foundation for future research and policy action.
From Despair to Collective Action: Reflections from the Global Health Solidarity Open Forum 2025
22 July 2025
The Global Health Solidarity Open Forum 2025 convened over 150 global participants to explore solidarity in research and practice. Speakers emphasised power redistribution, equitable partnerships, and community-led engagement in global health. Discussions highlighted the importance of shifting from aid to collaboration, ensuring solidarity becomes a driving force in shaping just, resilient health systems.
Real-time genetic surveillance can support timely, evidence-based responses to shifting malaria threats
25 June 2025
A sharp decline in piperaquine-resistant strains of P. Falciparum malaria following drug policy revisions across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) highlights how real-time genetic data can support timely, evidence-based responses to shifting malaria threats, say researchers in a study published in Nature Communications.
Oxford academics awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants for cutting-edge research
17 June 2025
Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth and six researchers at the University of Oxford have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council, each worth up to €2.5 million over a period of five years.
Interview with Trudie Lang, mpox surging in Sierra Leone
13 June 2025
As mpox cases rise in Sierra Leone, Professor Trudie Lang helps us understand the implications of the continuing spread of the disease, why it matters and how global efforts to tackle the outbreak are progressing.
Nipah virus vaccine granted European Medicines Agency PRIME designation
11 June 2025
Co-led by researchers at the Pandemic Sciences Institute, the Nipah virus has been granted PRIME designation. This recognises the vaccine’s potential to address the unmet medical need arising from the devastating Nipah virus disease, which can be fatal in up to 85% of cases.
CTMGH LinkedIn takeover by MSc IHTM students starts 3 June
23 May 2025
Get ready! - the CTMGH LinkedIn takeover begins on Tuesday 3 June and eight students from our MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, who are currently working around the world, will be sharing their research placement experience.
Researchers awarded Associate Professorships
20 May 2025
We are delighted to announce that Abdirahman Abdi and Alice Norton have been awarded the Associate Professor title, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Engaging stakeholders to build a Kenyan learning health system success in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
20 May 2025
Work led by a NDM Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR) and KEMRI-Wellcome team `Engaging stakeholders to build a Kenyan learning health system’ was recognised as winner of the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Engagement Award on Thursday 15 May where the team was represented by Professor Mike English.
IHTM shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025
14 May 2025
The MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine (IHTM) at the University of Oxford has been shortlisted for two 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, recognising the programme’s outstanding contributions to education and student support across the University.
Investigating Quality and Safety and Intervention Design in Health Services (IQID) course
9 May 2025
From 28th April - 2nd May 2025 Mike English and Charles Vincent led the IQID course focusing on diagnosing healthcare delivery issues and designing interventions. The event brought together international health professionals who are developing or embarking on an intervention, service redesign, implementation or improvement project to develop practical strategies and plans.
Enhancing neonatal care in Kenya: insights from the HIGH-Q exchange stakeholder forum
6 May 2025
The Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care Exchange (The HIGH-Q Exchange) held a stakeholder meeting during the Kenya Paediatric Association conference between 8th and 11th April 2025, in Mombasa. The project shared key findings on how health systems can go beyond training and equipment to deliver high-quality newborn care. The meeting provided a platform for reflection on how to enhance the quality of neonatal care in Kenyan hospitals, focusing on the role of Ward Assistants in improving care delivery.
Celebrating 10 years of IHTM
28 April 2025
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.
New study confirms malaria drug is safe for children and could reduce disease spread
25 April 2025
A major study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases confirms that single low-dose primaquine is safe and effective in reducing malaria transmission in young children. Analysing data from over 6,000 patients, researchers found it effective even in young children and areas with high malaria burden. The findings support expanding primaquine use to tackle drug-resistant malaria in Africa. A child-friendly formulation is urgently needed to maximise its impact on malaria elimination efforts worldwide.
Global ROOTs network launched to examine moral distress in health research
25 April 2025
The Health System Collaborative hosted a global meeting in Oxford from 24 to 26 March 2025 to launch the ROOTs Network, a programme addressing moral distress among frontline health research staff. Funded by Professor Sassy Molyneux’s NIHR Professorship, the initiative aims to improve ethical research practices and system resilience. Participants from eight countries shared insights, discussed management interventions, and strengthened international partnerships, marking a key step in fostering mutual learning and research equity.
Susanna Dunachie and Caesar Atuire appointed co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health
1 April 2025
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Susanna Dunachie and Dr Caesar Atuire as Co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health.
OUCRU Hosts Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training
24 March 2025
OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City recently hosted a three-day Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training course. The course, organised by OUCRU and the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, welcomed 25 participants selected for their potential to drive innovation across diverse organisations, including non-profit, for-profit, social profit, and governmental bodies.
GRAM Project Nairobi workshop targets AMR in Africa
20 March 2025
The GRAM Project welcomed public health leaders from 40 African organisations this month in Nairobi to address the growing threat of AMR. The AMR Data Analysis Workshop, organised by GRAM partners from Oxford and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), convened researchers and officials from ministries of health, and other academic and policy institutions, to discuss emerging trends and review key skills. The workshop was hosted by the Centre for Epidemiology and Modelling Analysis (CEMA) from 11-14 March, with support from the Wellcome Trust.
Prioritising research to better address high-consequence outbreaks
19 March 2025
A new paper published in BMC Medicine analyses research prioritisation approaches for high-consequence pathogens.
Innovative forensics to identify origins of falsified medicines presented to UNODC and WHO
11 March 2025
On 24-26 Feb 2025, Paul Newton, Head of MORU’s Medicine Quality Research Group (MQRG), and MQRG Deputy Head Céline Caillet presented work by the MQRG at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and WHO meeting, Strategic and Tactical Interventions to Address Medical Products-Related Crimes.
Africa’s change-makers: meet the Mastercard Foundation Scholars with big ambitions for the future
5 March 2025
By 2050, Africa will host a majority of the world's student-age population, shaping global futures. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Oxford's Africa Oxford Initiative receive full scholarships, rigorous education, leadership training, entrepreneurship support and networking, preparing them to lead Africa's and the world's future challenges and opportunities.
Identifying fake Covid-19 vaccines by analysing vial labels and vaccine liquids
31 January 2025
Researchers at the Medicine Quality Research Group, University of Oxford and collaborators, including the Serum Institute of India, have published an innovative method to identify falsified vaccines without opening the vaccine vial.
Blog: Research priorities for a warming world
30 January 2025
Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at NDM’s Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health and the Big Data Institute, looks at potential ways to advance research on the impact of climate change on malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
The Global Health Network reaches 1 million members
15 January 2025
The Global Health Network has achieved a remarkable milestone: one million members worldwide. This dynamic and inclusive community of healthcare professionals and researchers is addressing two of the most pressing challenges in global health. By equipping teams to tackle everyday diseases of poverty and strengthening the ability to detect and respond to emerging threats, The Global Health Network is saving lives and safeguarding the future of global health.
GRAM Bangkok workshop strengthens local capacity for AMR burden estimation
1 January 2025
Sessions supported researchers and decision-makers who encounter AMR across South and Southeast Asia
AMR booklet by Shuma Banik
3 December 2024
IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, has written and painted a booklet about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Assam, India.
Oxford Clinical Lecturer awarded prestigious BIA Barnett Christie Lecture
2 December 2024
Xin Hui Chan has won the competitive 2024 Barnett Christie Lecture award of the British Infection Association. As part of the award, Dr Chan delivered a lecture entitled ‘Drugs for Tropical Infections: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Infectious Disease Physician’
Study finds methaemoglobin levels could predict malaria recurrence
26 November 2024
A new study has found methaemoglobin levels during treatment for vivax malaria could be used to predict whether a patient would have recurrent malaria.
The Medicine Quality Research Group invited to present at the World Health Summit, Berlin, 15th October
6 November 2024
Dr Gesa Gnegel and Dr Céline Caillet were invited to present their current work during a session at the World Health Summit. This international forum and leading global health conference brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society. The aim of this event that took place in Berlin from the 13th to the 15th of October 2024 is ‘to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all’.
Caesar Atuire interview
5 November 2024
Dr Caesar Atuire was recently interviewed for an article in Science on 29 October 2024 on the renewed version of the declaration of Helsinki.
Experts gather to discuss medicine quality research
1 November 2024
Experts from across Europe joined forces to discuss research on substandard and falsified medical products and how to translate the evidence into policy and implementation. Over forty participants from various countries around the world, all based in Europe, including the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and Belgium, joined the in-person informal event at the Richard Doll Building, in Oxford, on the 24th of October.
The Global Health Network MENA Regional Hub officially launched
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.