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LSHTM at COP29

Tuesday 12 November 2024

"With global rates of child wasting remaining unacceptably high and ongoing planetary warming, these findings must spur action on improving child health." Ana Bonell, Assistant Professor, MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM

First evidence suggests heat stress may still affect babies once born

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Expert Comment - Pact for the Future

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Quote card for Professor Veronique Filippi

Extreme heat events could increase the risk of stillbirth and early newborn death

Thursday 5 September 2024

"In a world that is now reaching a global warming of 1.5°C, radical climate mitigation policies that the EU can lead on are more urgent than ever to protect populations at risk." Pierre Masselot, Assistant Professor, LSHTM

Lack of climate action could see Europe’s heat-related deaths triple by 2100, study suggests

Thursday 22 August 2024

Prof Rosie Green presenting in front of a screen that has information about the ECO-VENTION challenge

Innovating climate solutions to protect the health of women and children

Tuesday 30 July 2024

"If travellers return from holiday with symptoms such as a fever, rash, join pain or red eyes after being bitten by a mosquito, they should seek medical attention promptly and inform their healthcare provider about their travel history." Rachel Lowe, Professor, LSHTM

Expert Comment – Dengue season in Europe

Monday 29 July 2024

Man looking at camera with quote next to him, "We believe this comprehensive framework has the potential to become a gold standard method for forecasting temperature-related excess mortality at a small-area level" Dr Malcolm Mistry, Assistant Professor LSHTM

Novel forecasting tool could take temperature-health alert systems to the next level

Friday 19 July 2024

"It's important to follow public health guidance, such as keeping hydrated and avoiding unnecessary travel, outdoor exercise or strenuous activities, to reduce health risks during a heatwave." Sari Kovats, Associate Professor, LSHTM

Expert Comment – Risks of extreme heat should not be ignored

Friday 19 July 2024

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Climate change and water insecurity in The Gambia

Tuesday 18 June 2024

"Whilst some strategies to address climate change have improved people's mental health, the overall lack of evidence on this topic shows a worrying gap in the data which needs urgent attention." Dr Elaine Flores, Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow, LSHTM & Stanford University. Picture of a woman with black hair smiling at the camera

The need to prioritise mental health in the climate crisis

Tuesday 4 June 2024

“The impact of climate change on global health is increasingly evident, with profound implications for malaria and NTDs. This major WHO review has revealed enormous gaps in our understanding of how our rapidly changing climate will affect these diseases - or how to best mitigate and prevent them.” - Isabel Byrne, Research Fellow, LSHTM

Addressing impact of climate change on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases: A call for research and action

Friday 24 May 2024