Astrid Hasund Thorseth
@astridhasund
Research Fellow in the Environmental Health Group at @LSHTM. Native Viking. #WASH #Behaviourchange Projects: COVID-19 @hygiene_hub @washemapp @nyumbanichoo
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09-06-2010 22:44:34
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Recently wrote this resource on engaging Indigenous populations in COVID-19 response. It’s now available on the COVID-19 Hygiene Hub #WASHtwitter
"I'm worried about being reduced from a person to just a score on a doctor's computer that will decide if treatment carries on or not". Incredible article about living with cancer in lockdown with Jessi Gutch in the Lancet. thelancet.com/journals/lanre…
Join team WASH (+more) at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine ! buff.ly/3mDgywQ - 9mth mat cover Mar-Dec (ppl often stay...) - masters, ideally PhD - project 1: food safety Kenya & Moz (buff.ly/2Jza4AT) - project 2: "surprise soap" Sudan & Somalia (buff.ly/39FWHtl) - RTW in UK req'd
The late Professor Val Curtis’ leadership and impact has influenced every aspect of the hygiene sector and will continue to do so for years to come. Check out this paper reflecting on her legacy here: bit.ly/3s64XbD
Great opportunity for #HealthEconomists to submit an abstract for this WASH Economics conference taking place in March 2023. Organised by Ian Ross. @ianrossuk.bsky.social Britta Augsburg Hybrid and in person London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Deadline for abstracts: 18th November
Jenala Chipungu (@jenalachipungu) is doing a PhD at Environmental Health Group, LSHTM 👉 buff.ly/3GELSGE Her research is rooted in behavioural science, focused on factors affecting safe food hygiene behaviours and the microbiological quality of weaning foods in Zambia
"Health is cheaper than healthcare" Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS of Amref Health Africa delivers inspiring speech at #AllSystemsConnect2023's Opening Plenary
This week I’m joining Environmental Health Group, LSHTM colleagues at #AllSystemsConnect2023! Looking forward to a week of inspiring talks and building new connections.
Our final version of washem.info/en is live! A fantastic 7 year, multi-sectoral collaboration by ActionContreLaFaim, Environmental Health Group, LSHTM and CAWST has resulted in an improved process for designing evidence-based and context-adapted handwashing programmes in crisis setting. Very proud!