Partnership between Students for Global Health and RSTMH We are delighted to announce the third year of our partnership with Students for Global Health. 13 Nov 2020
In Memoriam: Malcolm Guy 1944-2020 It is with deep sadness that RSTMH has learned of the death of Malcolm Guy, parasitologist, RSTMH Fellow and past Council member. 27 Oct 2020
A new partnership between the Africa Research Excellence Fund and RSTMH We’re pleased to announce a new partnership between RSTMH and Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF). 27 Oct 2020
Annual Meeting 2020: Emerging diseases and outbreaks - an overview RSTMH hosted our first fully virtual Annual Meeting, covering the theme of emerging diseases and outbreaks. 19 Oct 2020
Professor Gail Davey's Presidential Address RSTMH President Gail Davey’s first address, delivered at the 2020 RSTMH AGM in September, focused on podoconiosis and the importance of diversity and decolonisation of tropical medicine. 08 Oct 2020
COVID-19 in Zambia We’ve invited our Country Ambassadors to reflect on their country’s COVID-19 response. Let’s hear from Professor Gretchen Birbeck, our Country Ambassador for Zambia. 07 Oct 2020
Annual General Meeting announcements 2020 All the news and announcements from our Annual General Meeting, including an introduction to our new President, Trustees, and Medal and Award winners 21 Sep 2020
Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla receives the 2020 Mahathir Science Award 2020 Mahathir Science Award recipient is a thought-leader in TB, HIV/TB and emerging and re-emerging epidemic infections. 20 Aug 2020
UPDATE: WHO interim guidance on the implementation of NTD programmes The WHO have released interim guidance on "Considerations for implementing mass treatment, active case‐finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic" 30 Jul 2020
In memoriam: Professor Harold Townson (1942-2020) It is with great sadness that the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has learned about the passing of Professor Harold Townson (1942-2020). 26 Jun 2020
COVID-19 in Ethiopia: status and responses We’ve invited our Country Ambassadors to reflect on their country’s COVID-19 response. Let’s hear from Dr Kebede Deribe, our Country Ambassador for Ethiopia. 24 Jun 2020
Stepping back when we should be stepping up Now more than ever it is evident how important investment and focus on global health is for the health of all of us. 22 Jun 2020
IWD 2021: Time to challenge gender discrimination in global health On 8 March, RSTMH is celebrating International Women’s Day 2021, which this year is focused on the theme choosing to challenge. 04 Mar 2021
Our strategy to improve diversity and inclusion In all we do, and all relationships we have with our members and Fellows, volunteers, partners, suppliers and our wider networks, we work to the values of transparency, respect and dignity. RSTMH condemns racism and all forms of discrimination. 19 Feb 2021
Exploring and responding to our colonial history As you may remember from my Presidential address in September last year, I am keen to use my Presidency to support RSTMH as we explore and address our colonial history. 18 Feb 2021