Two of my students who are meant to be presenting EDCTP forum in Paris tomorrow have still not received their visas despite submitting a month ago. They can present virtually but yet again miss out on important networking due to visa issues for African nationals. TriageTB

Another hospital 😞

A "humanitarian pause" is like asking the criminal who is stabbing me to give me 5 mins to grab a sip of water, so he can go on stabbing me after I drink.

Grateful to have attended the meeting and sharing our data on the LAIV study in Gambian children and our exciting data on the TRANSVIR study. Thank you @Thushan_deSilva Beate Kampmann for making this possible.

#ThrowbackThursday: During our 2023 EGSAT Forum held in October, young researchers from our collaborating institutions presented on their research and approaches for monitoring #antimalarial resistance in The Gambia, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria. #EGSAT #MalariaResearch

This week, we are hosting the Genomic Surveillance of #Malaria (GSM) project meeting. The meeting brings together project partners from the UK and #WestAfrica including The #Gambia #Ghana #Guinea #Nigeria #Senegal and #BurkinaFaso to review project priorities and progress.

🎉 On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women at the Malaria Centre who are making a difference in the fight against malaria! 💪💉 Thank you for your dedication and contributions to global health. #IWD2024 🌍

Jackie Cook @R0bMoon Sam Wassmer Michael Delves MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit 🎉Still on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the remarkable women of the Malaria Research Group in Gambia! Your dedication and contributions to malaria research are invaluable. Thank you for your inspiring work! 💪🌟 #IWD🦟

Excited to kick off the MIM Conference 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference in Kigali! Looking forward to engaging discussions and collaboration to combat malaria.Ndey Fatou fatou faal #MIM2024 #AfricaEndingMalaria LSHTM_malaria EGSAT at MRCG MARCAD Plus

Last night we hosted a reception in partnership with LSHTM Alumni to bring together centre members, alumni, and prospective students. Thanks to all who joined us!

EGSAT is leaving its mark at the 8th #PAMC2024 in #Kigali, with a team of 6 participants actively engaged. Tune in as we bring you insights from pivotal discussions and dynamic presentations by EGSAT members! #MIM2024 #AfricaEndingMalaria

Exited to participate in the MIM society 8th #PAMC2024 in #kigali, where I showcased my MSc project on innovative field-based methods for testing drug sensitivity in malaria parasites. Learning from esteemed malaria researchers has been enlightening.#MIM2024 #AfricaEndingMalaria

I am grateful to LSHTM_malaria Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fund, MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM and EGSAT at MRCG for making this possible!

Our Centre member, fatoumata bojang from MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, outlines crucial steps to accelerate malaria elimination and promote equitable outcomes for all communities. #WorldMalariaDay2024🦟

A look back at our #Malaria journey in 2023: In the fight against malaria in Africa, we launched an insectary in collaboration with Ministry of Health Gambia & LSHTM_malaria This marks a vital move in combating insect-borne diseases such as malaria in the sub-region 👉🏾tinyurl.com/mr4drefe

In the spotlight🔦 Our Principal Investigator Alfred Amambua Ngwa was featured on Nature Africa to share more on his journey as a Genomic Epidemiologist & his #malaria research, particularly on how genomics & the environment influence the spread of the disease. More: tinyurl.com/399sz4ax

Huge congratulations to Mina’s Luxe Beauty and incredible entrepreneur, and scientist, on being awarded the prestigious Chevening Masters scholarship! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Can't wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish next! #CheveningScholar

🎉 Join us in congratulating Aminata S Jawara MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM on being awarded a prestigious Chevening Awards🇬🇧 Scholarship! 🎓 She will be pursuing a Master's in Global Health, Infection and Immunity at St George's, University of London (1752-2024)

Sinon, Crakes is back in Dakar 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳

On this #InternationalWomensDay, we honour the brilliant women researchers at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM We celebrate their contributions to global health, paving the way for a healthier future. Here’s to empowering women in science, today and every day! 👩‍🔬💪 #IWD2025