News & Blog

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

News

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27 April 2026

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.

10 April 2026

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.

1 April 2026

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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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.

Blogs

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11 May 2026

International Health: Volume 18, Issue 3, May 2026

The third issue of 2026 of International Health.

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8 May 2026

International Health: NTDs and Conflict Special Issue

This Special Issue of International Health collates articles which consider the prevalence, patterns, and treatment of neglected tropical diseases in conflict zones.

8 May 2026

Showcasing Your Work: Abstract Tips for Early Career Researchers Submitting to RSTMH Global Research in Progress (GRiP)

Ahead of the Global Research in Progress event, Fortune Effiong shares his advice for submitting abstracts as an early-career researcher.

8 May 2026

Celebrating our global community through the RSTMH Medals and Awards

RSTMH reflects on the nominees for, and winners of, our medals and awards in recent years, to consider how we can best represent our worldwide community.