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« Back to NewsNew 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 Barnet Christie Lecture
2 December 2024
Xin Hui Chan has won the competitive 2024 Barnet 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.
MoU University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles
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.
AMR surveillance challenges
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.
IHTM 10 years on
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.
New study to support WHO guideline changes
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.
FORESFA collaborators meet for third annual project update
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.
Professor English hosts Workshop on Patient Safety in Low-Resource Hospitals
18 September 2024
Last week Professor Mike English led a workshop at the Christ Church Research Centre focused on Patient Safety in Low-Resource Setting Hospitals. The event is part of a broader initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for improving patient safety in healthcare environments with limited resources.
Antibiotic resistance has claimed at least one million lives each year since 1990: GRAM
16 September 2024
Landmark GRAM Project study of global AMR burden over time forecasts a sharp rise in deaths, with 39 million lives lost between now and 2050
Seven CTMGH researchers awarded full professorships
3 September 2024
We are delighted to announce that seven of our researchers have been awarded the title of Professor, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Scientists develop new method to detect fake vaccines
3 September 2024
A team from the University of Oxford and MORU have developed a first of its kind mass spectrometry method for vaccine authenticity screening using machine learning. The method repurposes clinical mass spectrometers already present in hospitals worldwide, making the approach feasible for global supply chain monitoring. The discovery offers an effective solution to the rise in substandard and counterfeit vaccines threatening public health.
Preventive vaccination could be a key strategy against Lassa fever
29 August 2024
Researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Liverpool have for the first time been able to estimate the current burden of Lassa fever, project the impacts of a Lassa fever vaccination programme, and demonstrate how it may help avoid the next pandemic.
Professor Déirdre Hollingsworth receives Simons Foundation Fellowship from the Isaac Newton Institute
9 August 2024
Déirdre Hollingsworth, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a prestigious Simons Foundation Fellowship from the Isaac Newton Institute. This recognition supports her efforts in using mathematical modelling to improve global health outcomes. As part of this initiative, Déirdre is organizing a one-day event on August 13, 2024, focusing on pandemic preparedness. The event aims to address key policy questions through mathematical modelling, covering vaccine development, diagnostics and funding.
Professor Sassy Molyneux awarded five-year NIHR Global Health Research Professorship
2 August 2024
Professor Sassy Molyneux has received a prestigious five-year NIHR Global Health Research Professorship to study how to better protect frontline staff in international health research from moral distress. This is one of only five to seven such `flagship’ professorships awarded by the NIHR each year to outstanding scientists.
How scientists are racing to understand the new Mpox strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
31 July 2024
A previously unknown strain of Mpox is spreading near DRC’s border with Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda. GAVI Linda Geddes spoke to Leandre Murhula Masirika, Jean Claude Udahemuka and Trudie Lang who are working to understand and contain the virus.
Visit MalariaWorld
24 July 2024
The Malariaworld exhibition was developed in conjunction with World Malaria Day 2024 to raise awareness of malaria and malaria research, and to highlight some of our contributions to malaria research. You can now visit our virtual exhibition!
GRAM, IDDO announce AMR data repository to strengthen research and improve access
10 July 2024
Oxford database provides a secure, and re-usable resource for AMR researchers worldwide, including those in low- and middle-income countries
Hospitals in Health Systems
9 July 2024
In this new report the World Bank invited Professor Mike English to explain how learning health systems approaches can improve hospital care. Professor English with Dr Mulenga-Willows and Ms Rosie Mazhar also contribute a chapter on the varied thinking and practice around what is a district hospital in low resource settings.
Review summarises heterogeneity in design and analysis of visceral leishmaniasis clinical trials
9 July 2024
A new systematic review, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, summarises the heterogeneity in design and analysis of clinical trials for visceral leishmaniasis – information which can potentially help improve future trial designs.
Analysis provides evidence of research gaps on the risk-benefit of blood transfusion in Visceral Leishmaniasis patients
7 June 2024
A new review summarises existing evidence gaps regarding when blood transfusions should be carried out for visceral leishmaniasis patients. The review is published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Caesar Atuire appointed Bioethics President
4 June 2024
Many congratulations to Dr Caesar Atuire who has been appointed President of the International Association of Bioethics.
CTMGH X takeover by IHTM starts 4 June
3 June 2024
Get ready! - the CTMGH X takeover begins on Tuesday 4 June and 8 IHTM students who are working around the world will be sharing their research placement experience.
IHTM students take over CTMGH’s X feed
28 May 2024
Our students are currently scattered across the globe with their IHTM research placements but we have been given a fantastic opportunity to catch up with a few of them through the Tropical Medicine and Global Health, CTMGH’s X (previously Twitter) feed.
FemTech Forward 2024: Transforming Women’s Health with Tech
24 May 2024
The FemTech Forward Conference 2024 marked the first conference in this field in Oxford. Led by Christiane Hagel, DPhil Candidate in Clinical Medicine and President of the Oxford FemTech Society, the event gathered over 80 participants from diverse disciplines to explore advancements in women's health technology.
CGHR colleagues meet to discuss Modelling in Health Services
21 May 2024
A workshop took place last week for the modellers from across disciplines in CGHR to enhance collaboration across statistics mathematical modelling and economics as well as medicine.
Associate Professors 2024
17 May 2024
We are pleased to announce that six of our researchers have been awarded the title Associate Professor
HSC receives Vice-Chancellor’s Highly Commended Community Partnership Award 2024
14 May 2024
Shobhana Nagraj and the project team were very proud to accept a Highly Commended Community Partnership Award from the Vice-Chancellor for their work on ‘Tackling childhood malnutrition in Oxfordshire: From grassroots to policy actions’. The award recognises colleagues who have partnered with others to make a positive difference locally, nationally or globally.
Africa Oxford Initiative wins the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution
14 May 2024
The award for Outstanding Contribution acknowledges the Africa Oxford Initiative commitment to supporting the University’s mission. AfOx is dedicated to partnering with Universities across Africa, to increase educational opportunities for students from the continent, boost employment opportunities and support new partnerships.
NDM-CGHR Director announcement
7 May 2024
Professor Susanna Dunachie has been appointed to the new role of Director of the NDM Centre for Global Health Research
Scoping review suggests that PKDL data platform is feasible
7 May 2024
A new systematic scoping review of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) studies found 56 studies published since 1973, with more than half of the studies dating from the last decade. Based on the relatively recent studies, which together include nearly 2,500 patients, the authors believe that the establishment of a PKDL data platform is feasible. The study is published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Experts join forces to improve screening devices to detect substandard and falsified medicines
30 April 2024
Experts from across the globe joined forces to discuss how screening technologies can be improved so they can be more widely used to detect substandard and falsified medical products.
Forecasting how best to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
26 April 2024
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a major cause of death, disability, and economic hardship worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While many of these diseases are targeted for control, elimination, or eradication by 2030, achieving those targets will be challenging due to disruptions to programmes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and differences in disease transmission across regions, which requires tailoring interventions to local settings.
World Malaria Day 2024: an interview with Professor Philippe Guerin
25 April 2024
Malaria kills more than 600,000 people every year, and each year, World Malaria Day (25th April) raises awareness of what continues to be one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. The theme for this year’s World Malaria is on health equity across the globe, and the challenges faced by vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and young children.