News & Blog

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

News

5 February 2026

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.

25 November 2025

2025 Student Essay Prize Winner announced

RSTMH is excited to announce the winner of our 2025 Student Essay Prize, now in its seventh year.

8 January 2026

Changes to the RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) announces a pause to the opening of its 2026 Early Career Grants Programme.

17 November 2025 RSTMH announces a new Journal looking at Artificial Intelligence and Global Health

RSTMH is developing a new journal looking at Artificial Intelligence and Global Health, which will be launching in early 2026

Blogs

18 February 2026

A new Essential Care Package to address mental health and stigma for people with neglected tropical diseases

The Essential Care Package (ECP) provides governments, health leaders, and frontline services with clear guidance on integrating mental health support and stigma reduction into existing NTD programmes and health systems, including prevention, identification, assessment, management, and follow-up.

10 February 2026

Transactions: Volume 120, Issue 2, February 2026

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

2 February 2026

Scorpionism: A hidden public health crisis

Isabella Hubbard and Dr Michel Dugon explore the underestimated issue of scorpion envenomation and question whether scorpionism should be recognised by the WHO as a neglected tropical disease.

29 January 2026

Partnerships and progress in tackling neglected tropical diseases

Our joint-president, Professor Margaret Gyapong, reflects on why partnership is so critical to approaching NTDs, and the essential role community plays in making progress equitable and built to last.