Stronger Together: Evidence for collaborative action on NTDs from the COUNTDOWN consortium published in International Health supplement Multidisciplinary research programme COUNTDOWN has published a collection of implementation research studies focused on improving the equity and efficiency of health systems interventions to control and eliminate seven Neglected Tropical Diseases, in a supplement for RSTMH open-access journal International Health. 24 Mar 2023
Applications for 2023 Early Career Grants Programme now open The RSTMH 2023 Early Career Grants Programme has now opened for applications. 01 Feb 2023
Call for papers: Mental health, stigma and Neglected Tropical Diseases supplement We are seeking submissions for a supplement, to be published in International Health, which aims to bring together research on mental health, stigma and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to help facilitate translation of learning to practice and policy uptake. 30 Jan 2023
Neglected Tropical Diseases: RSTMH photo competition To mark World NTD Day, taking place on 30 January 2023, we are running a photo competition to highlight neglected tropical diseases. The competition is an opportunity to showcase the people, communities, activities, successes and challenges of working with neglected tropical diseases. 16 Jan 2023
In Memoriam: Professor Sir Eldryd Parry We at RSTMH were saddened to learn of the death of Professor Sir Eldryd Parry, Honorary Fellow of RSTMH. 02 Dec 2022
2022 Student Essay prize now open The 2022 Student Essay compeittion is now open for submissions on the theme of 'health and conflict'. 02 Dec 2022
RSTMH Medals and Awards winners 2022 RSTMH has announced the winners of the 2022 Medals and Awards programme at the RSTMH Annual Meeting which was held in Liverpool on 10 – 11 October 2022. 14 Oct 2022
Simon Bush announced as RSTMH President Simon Bush has taken on his role as President of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the RSTMH Annual General Meeting, held us part of RSTMH’s Annual Meeting which took place this week. 13 Oct 2022
International Health supplement on Ascend Programme published as part of Sightsavers dissemination partnership Today we have published a new research supplement in our journal International Health providing updates on the Ascend Programme, in partnership with Sightsavers. 21 Sep 2022
Tribute to RSTMH Patron Her Majesty The Queen We at the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene are incredibly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen this evening. 08 Sep 2022
RSTMH journals see impact factors increase RSTMH is delighted to announce increases to the impact factors for both of our journals. 01 Jul 2022
Lord Trees and Baroness Sugg call to end Neglected Tropical Diseases with UK Coalition at Westminster event Last week (8 June) the Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases together with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases co-hosted a Parliamentary reception in the House of Lords entitled Ending the Neglect: Celebrating the UK’s role in beating NTDs. 16 Jun 2022
Five reasons why we must invest in water, sanitation and hygiene for improve health There are just 7 years left until 2030. This World Water Day is an important opportunity to unite around water and accelerate progress together by calling on governments to step up progress on prioritising water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Arielle Nylander and Helen Hamilton from WaterAid explain why WASH is an essential mechanism for improving public health and safeguarding against future health crises. 23 Mar 2023
RSTMH Strategy 2023 – 2028: Reflections and looking ahead This year marks the start of the new five-year strategy for RSTMH. This is an exciting time for the society as we build on the successes of our last five years, and have the opportunity to introduce some exciting new activities which we hope will help us move closer to achieving our overall goals in 2023-2028. 14 Mar 2023
International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity in Global Health This International Women’s Day, Rashida Ferrand, Professor of International Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the 2022 Donald Mackay Medal recipient, reflects on the persisting and future problems that we, the global health community, are confronted with. 08 Mar 2023