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Generative artificial intelligence can have a role in combating vaccine hesitancy
In The BMJ Heidi Larson & Leesa Lin argue #AI has potential to counter vaccine hesitancy & build trust but must be used ethically & responsibly.
The Vaccine Confidence Project (VCP)
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Africa's crop treasure trove is being neglected
60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice & maize.
In The Conversation Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhion argues farmers should turn to neglected crop species to combat #drought & #floods . #climatechange
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Prof Moffat Nyirenda has been announced as the new Director of MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. With a wealth of experience in research and research capacity building, he will officially take over from Prof Pontiano Kaleebu in April 2024.
Read more: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new….
🆕London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine joins consortium tackling the effect of climate change on #DiarrhealDisease
Health Economists at LSHTM will work with the global consortium to understand the consequences of #ClimateChange on diarrheal disease & facilitate policy response.
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Almost a third of breast cancer patients look for NHS treatment further afield.
NHS data analysis by LSHTM published in American Cancer Society found where women in England living with breast cancer choose to receive treatment could be driving inequalities.
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How counsellor-grandmothers of Zimbabwe are averting a mental health crisis
Al Jazeera English reports on friendship bench initiative, started in 2006 by LSHTM's Dixon Chibanda to address shortage of #mentalhealth provision in Zimbabwe🇿🇼
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Britain's cancer survival rates sees UK rank among worst in world
Daily Mail Online reports on UK cancer survival rates citing data based on LSHTM research which tracked rates across 29 countries from 2010 to 2013.
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'Through coming together across disciplines & generations we really can make a stronger case for making our cities healthier & more sustainable'
Rob Hughes & Rachel Juel reflect on the Children Cities & Climate Action Lab workshops held at #COP28UAE
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Building Vaccine Confidence: Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation
In Open Access Gov Heidi Larson & The Vaccine Confidence Project (VCP) discuss decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust👥💉
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How we can solve the crisis in UK gambling policy
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's May CI van Schalkwyk & Goldsmiths, University of London Rebecca Cassidy in @ on the recent consultations on UK gambling policy argue they do not deliver the transformational change needed.👥
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Whooping cough hotspots revealed as cases rise in England & Wales
Beate Kampmann in The Sun says rise in whooping cough cases might be due to missed #vaccination appointments during pandemic.😷
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