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There is still another 11 days to apply for this post to come and work with us on arboviruses and emerging infections! The ACF post is embedded within the @HPRUezi working with myself, @samtweed, @OutbreakJake, @tommyrampling and others.
oriel.nhs.uk/Web/PermaLink/V…
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How did UK scientists react so quickly to the 2026 Andes hantavirus cruise ship outbreak? 🔬🦠
Discover how Liverpool's agile, research-led network went from responding to the incident to generating evidence within days.
🔗 thepandemicinstitute.org/new…... 🧵👇(1/2)
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Bubonic plague still threatens communities around the world today.
British and Madagascan scientists, backed by @FCDOGovUK and @Wellcometrust, have successfully trialled treatments that will save lives.
NEW: Oxford researchers, working with partners in the UK and Madagascar through @ISARIC1, have carried out the world’s first rigorous clinical trial for bubonic plague treatments. ⬇️
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This week, we welcomed a delegation from @FCDOGovUK to review progress on joint health security investments and discuss priorities for the new Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP 2), focused on strengthening health security in Ghana and the region.
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The delegation from @FCDOGovUK to @WHOGhana is in the North Tongu District.
They are receiving updates on key achievements and best practices under the #LeavingNoOneBehind grant—funded by @FCDOGovUK to support the response to flooding caused by the Akosombo dam spillage.
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Yesterday, we hosted @FCDOGH's @GilpinUzoamaka & @samtweed. 🤝Discussing inclusive emergency preparedness & response for people with disabilities in Ghana. 💪Productive convos on integrated health security framework for effective emergency response. Creating a resilient future 🌟
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We're running the norovirus phase III vaccine study for people over 18 years at NHS GG&C and 27 sites across the UK - details below if you'd like to take part. Norovirus is the winter vomiting bug and can cause serious illness in elderly people and babies.
The Nova 301 Trial will see if an investigational vaccine can protect people against norovirus stomach bug symptoms. @NHSGGC @EnrichScotland @NIHRresearch
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Really worth delving into the evidence and the proposed policies in this report:
ippr.org/articles/our-greate…
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Congratulations to Prof Audrey Prost, Prof Nigel Field, Dr Rolando Leiva-Granados and Dr Rebecca Irons for being awarded funding for their new cross-disciplinary research projects by the Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis Small Grants 👏
We're proud to announce awards from the Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis Small Grants 2024-25.
21 new projects will leverage UCL’s cross-disciplinary research capabilities following successful bids to the Grand Challenges Small Grants Awards.
ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/n…
For those attending @globalOHC 8th World One Health Congress in Cape Town 🇿🇦 this week, do check out our findings on how tick species are driving CCHF virus spillover events in Uganda 🇺🇬
globalohc.org/
#WOHC2024
#OneHealth
#CCHF
This guide supports countries to improve health system recovery through planning, providing key actions for before, during and post-shock events.
🔗 Check it out: who.int/publications/i/item/…
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Our Speciality Registrars Committee has organised a webinar for Public Health Registrars approaching CCT.
This session will cover CCT process & criteria, key documents required, UKPHR/GMC recommendations, and more – open to Public Health Registrars only.
fph.org.uk/events-courses-ex…
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Calling all @FPH registrars 📣- come work with us!! Great colleagues, exciting work, and good coffee ☕️
Applications close 26th July, any questions just get in touch.
📣 New opportunity for senior public health registrars to join us on placement @HealthFdn
Apply by 26 July
Do get in touch for a chat if interested!
@ADMBriggs @KMerrifieldTHF @GNightingaleTHF @JoBibbyTHF
fph.org.uk/training-careers/…
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Forthcoming FPH events;
🗓️[07/06] - Distinguished Lecture with @LindaBauld
🗓️[10/06] - Public Health Registrars Q&A
🗓️[10/06] - #PublicHealthSpaces
🗓️[18/06] - Enhancing public health policy and practice using behavioural science
Register online ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses-ex…
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🎉Our new study published today in @LancetMicrobe: SpyCATS longitudinal household cohort study of #StrepA carriage and infection and transmission in The Gambia! thelancet.com/journals/lanmi… [1/7]
Sam Tweed retweeted
Interested in an #epidemiology #OneHealth #PhD at @LSHTM_EHG @LSHTM starting Oct 2024?
Apply now for our @OneZooCDT project 'Identifying exposure pathways for environmentally transmitted zoonoses in climate-vulnerable urban settlements in Brazil'!
#EpiTwitter #phdlife #rstats
