Call for Papers: Addressing the snakebite challenge - progress towards the 2030 roadmap We are seeking submissions for a supplement, to be published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (TRSTMH), which aims to bring together research on improving the understanding of snakebites and snakebite envenoming. 22 Sep 2023
In Memoriam: Professor Anthony Bryceson (1934 – 2023) We were very sad to hear that long-term member Professor Anthony Bryceson recently died. Anthony had been an RSTMH member since 1967 and served on the Council and on the Medals and Awards Committee in 1983 and 1984. He was also Honorary Secretary from 1985 to 1989 and was awarded the Chalmers Medal in 1979. Please find below an obituary written by three former RSTMH Presidents about Anthony and his many achievements. 11 Aug 2023
International Health: Introducing Lessons from the Field We are delighted to launch of Lessons from the Field as a new article type in International Health. 25 Jul 2023
RSTMH President Fund winners announced The winners of this year’s President Fund, which supports potential RSTMH members from low- and low-middle income countries by paying awardees’ annual membership subscription for three years, have been announced. 19 Jul 2023
RSTMH Journals: New Associate Editors Earlier this year we launched an open call to recruit new Associate Editors for our two journals, Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (TRSTMH) and International Health. 18 Jul 2023
Professor Abebaw Fekadu appointed as RSTMH Honorary Fellow We are delighted to announce Professor Abebaw Fekadu, as our latest annual RSTMH Honorary Fellow. 02 Jun 2023
Neglected Tropical Diseases photo competition winner announced We are excited to announce the winner of the RSTMH Neglected Tropical Disease photo competition, which ran earlier this year. 02 Jun 2023
Student Essay Prize Winner 2022 announced We’re happy to announce the winner of our 2022 Student Essay Prize, now in its fourth year. 23 May 2023
RSTMH Medals and Awards 2023 open for nominations Our RSTMH Medals and Awards 2023 programme is now open, with four individual medals and awards due to be awarded this year. Nominate or apply before 17:00 BST, 16 June 2022. 05 May 2023
In Memoriam: Dr David Evans (1938 – 2023) Dr David Evans, known for his research over three decades on trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis, died in Salisbury on 18 February 2023. He served as RSTMH Honorary Treasurer from 1984 to 1999. 04 May 2023
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
International Health: Volume 16, Issue 4, July 2024 International Health is an Open Access journal that aims to stimulate scientific and policy debate and provide a forum for analysis and opinion sharing for individuals and organisations engaged in all areas of global heath. This month’s Editor’s Choice article is an article looking at the individual- and community-level women's empowerment and utilization of maternity care services in Afghanistan. 24 Jul 2024
Transactions: Volume 118, Issue 7, July 2024 The Editors Choice from this month is an article on COVID-19 mortality in 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy survivors and its implications for chemically exposed populations. 10 Jul 2024
World Dengue Day: Article Collection Saturday 15 June is World Dengue Day. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted from mosquitoes to humans that infects an estimated 400 million people each year. As there is no specific treatment for dengue, early detection and access to proper medical care greatly lowers the fatality rate of the disease. Raising awareness of the disease is critical in preventing dengue and reducing the global burden. 14 Jun 2024