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Save the date for a STIRIG seminar:
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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Today!
Save the date for a STIRIG seminar:
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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This week!
Save the date for a STIRIG seminar:
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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STIRIG retweeted
A landmark moment to kick off #HIVTestingWeek!
We are pleased to see that @Keir_Starmer has become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test, thanks to @THTorguk and others.
Testing is quick, easy, and free. Order yours today: startswithme.org.uk 🔗
We are pleased to see that @Keir_Starmer has become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test, thanks to @THTorguk and others.
Testing is quick, easy, and free. Order yours today: startswithme.org.uk 🔗
Kicking off National HIV Testing Week by making history!
@Keir_Starmer has become the first Prime Minister & G7 leader to take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
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STIRIG retweeted
Resources we've found useful for info on the US Global Health situation:
@HIVpxresearch produce newsletters with comprehensive updates & a well curated selection of articles that goes beyond their HIV/STI remit, with links for reporting the impact on your own programs of work. 🧵
@HIVpxresearch produce newsletters with comprehensive updates & a well curated selection of articles that goes beyond their HIV/STI remit, with links for reporting the impact on your own programs of work. 🧵
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STIRIG retweeted
Funded fellowships for African statisticians available!
➡️ 1 yr MSc in Medical Statistics at LSHTM
➡️ 1 yr placement at one of our collaborating institutions
You need:
➡️Degree in maths, statistics or related topic
➡️1 yr+ working in med stats or epi
lshtm.ac.uk/research/centr…
➡️ 1 yr MSc in Medical Statistics at LSHTM
➡️ 1 yr placement at one of our collaborating institutions
You need:
➡️Degree in maths, statistics or related topic
➡️1 yr+ working in med stats or epi
lshtm.ac.uk/research/centr…
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We have a LinkedIn group for LSHTM staff, students & alumni interested in STIs, HIV & sexual health to:
☑️Facilitate connections/collaborations
☑️Update each other on STI, HIV & sexual health issues
☑️Provide a platform to share career opportunities
linkedin.com/groups/1312352…
☑️Facilitate connections/collaborations
☑️Update each other on STI, HIV & sexual health issues
☑️Provide a platform to share career opportunities
linkedin.com/groups/1312352…
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STIRIG retweeted
Save the date for a STIRIG seminar:
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
The global syphilis epidemic: why is this happening and what should we do about it?
🗓️Thur 13th Feb, 1-2pm UK time
👤Professor Michael Marks
➡️@dr_michaelmarks
Details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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We have a LinkedIn group for LSHTM staff, students & alumni interested in STIs, HIV & sexual health to:
☑️Facilitate connections/collaborations
☑️Update each other on STI, HIV & sexual health issues
☑️Provide a platform to share career opportunities
linkedin.com/groups/1312352…
☑️Facilitate connections/collaborations
☑️Update each other on STI, HIV & sexual health issues
☑️Provide a platform to share career opportunities
linkedin.com/groups/1312352…
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How do families decide on children's participation in trials? A study on #HPV vaccine trials in Tanzania highlights the importance of trust, collaborative decision-making, and centering children's voices, while balancing parental consent.
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
#vaccines
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
#vaccines
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Save the date - we have a last minute webinar!
An Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV prevention in Uganda
▶️Dr Edith Nakku-Joloba
🗓️Tue 10th Dec, 1-2pm UK time
Further details to follow. Zoom link: lshtm.zoom.us/j/94796765336
An Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV prevention in Uganda
▶️Dr Edith Nakku-Joloba
🗓️Tue 10th Dec, 1-2pm UK time
Further details to follow. Zoom link: lshtm.zoom.us/j/94796765336
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One of our STIRIG Co-directors, Emma Slaymaker is speaking at this event today on @WHO collaborating centres.
We're really looking forward to welcoming our wonderful contributors and delegates to the @PolicyUpen International Policy Engagement Summit on #GlobalHealth, hosted by @AstonUniversity and supported by the @ESRC - including @globalhlthtwit @jaazcona @UNAIDS and many more...
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The recording from our recent webinar "STIs – endemic, emerging and re-emerging patterns in England" with UKHSA is now available on our website👇
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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STIRIG retweeted
HIV 2030 is not reachable without addressing the record breaking STI outbreaks - closing clinics and reducing access to F2F services will not help reverse these trends👇🏽sign to add your voice & prevent closure
chng.it/KtBBMTHnCk
chng.it/KtBBMTHnCk
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This week!
📢Save the date for the next STIRIG Webinar📢
Improving access to sexual health services for middle-aged and older adults in the UK: Findings from the SHOAR study
📅 Wed 27th Nov, 1-2pm UK Time
Link and further details:
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
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STIRIG retweeted
📢Join us at the upcoming webinar! We’re excited to share our findings & expert panel discussion about sexual health and aging:
📅 Wed, 27th Nov
⏰ 13:00-14:00（UK time）
🔗 Free and open to all
#SHOAR #SexualHealth #STIRIG
📅 Wed, 27th Nov
⏰ 13:00-14:00（UK time）
🔗 Free and open to all
#SHOAR #SexualHealth #STIRIG
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STIRIG retweeted
Excellent #surveillance for #AMR #gonorrhoea in UK
#GoodNews
•no cases of ceftriaxone resistance (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) >0.125 milligrams per litre (mg/L))
#BadNews
•increase in reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone, from 0.21% in 2022 to 0.91% in 2023
#GoodNews
•no cases of ceftriaxone resistance (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) >0.125 milligrams per litre (mg/L))
#BadNews
•increase in reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone, from 0.21% in 2022 to 0.91% in 2023
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