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All the latest news and blogs from RSTMH and the world of tropical medicine and global health.

News
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Global Health in the Digital World: Photo competition winner announced

After careful consideration and judging of the submissions, we are delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s photo competition is Fuanyi Awatboh.

Peiling Yap and Rohit Malpani
RSTMH announces new journal title and Co-Editors in Chief

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is delighted to announce the title of its new journal, Artificial Intelligence in Global Health, alongside the appointment of its Co-Editors-in-Chief, Dr Peiling Yap and Rohit Malpani. 

Medals and awards 2026 now open
RSTMH Medals and Awards 2026 open for nominations 

Our RSTMH Medals and Awards 2026 programme is now open, with three opportunities to recognise success this year.  

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In Memoriam: Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS (1951-2026)

We at RSTMH were deeply saddened to hear that Professor Sir Nicholas White died a few days ago. Sir Nicholas was a distinguished clinician and scientist who was internationally recognised as the leading figure in improving the treatment of malaria worldwide, and his work has made a lasting contribution to global health research.

Blogs
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Beyond Borders and Species: Personal reflections on why ticks challenge surveillance in Africa

In this personal perspective, Lawabien Osée Joyce Toé, PhD Student in Emerging Vector-borne Disease, reflects on field experiences in Burkina Faso to highlight the growing importance of ticks as vectors of disease

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Special Collection for World Malaria Day 2026

In recognition of World Malaria Day 2026, RSTMH is sharing a Special Collection of articles from International Health and Transactions on the theme Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

TRSTMH
Transactions: Volume 120, Issue 4, April 2026

The fourth issue of 2026 of Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Transactions: Volume 120, Issue 3, March 2026
Transactions: Volume 120, Issue 3, March 2026

The third issue of 2026 of Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.


 

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