Insecticide resistant mosquitoes are a major challenge for health authorities internationally. New research suggests the problem may be getting worse. I chatted with Sara Hussein about the implications of the research japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/1…

The UKHSA and NaTHNaC resources for UK travellers now have links to translated and alternative versions travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/684/trave… UK Health Security Agency TravelHealthPro

Snakebites cause 94,000 deaths a year, mostly in Asia & sub-Saharan Africa. An LSTM team created standardised measurements for #snakebite clinical trials, to help reach World Health Organization (WHO) goals of reducing global snakebite disabilities and deaths by 50% by 2023: tinyurl.com/4eubk9m7 #NTDs

'Working in medicine is a privilege that shouldn’t just be for the privileged.' Read our statement on RCP's support for widening participation in medicine, including our support of The Social Mobility Foundation and In2MedSchool's work here: rcplondon.ac.uk/news/working-m…

More than proud to have shared a journey with this talented, caring, empathic, astute clinician with a driving passion for social mobility The HTD Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow RC of Pathologists UCLH

Today is International #EpilepsyDay. #Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects around 5️⃣0️⃣ million people, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. What causes epilepsy? 👇

We are talking about Mental Health and #Encephalitis for #WorldEncephalitisDay 2023. Visit our website if you would like to find out more and discover some helpful hints and tips for managing your mental health. 👉 bit.ly/3xFYxoE

Many important updates in this new edition, impacting good standards of care for travellers RCN GPN Forum 💙 @WeGPNs Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow ISTM @_ISTM The HTD BGTHA UK Health Security Agency RCN Public Health Forum

An exciting opportunity is now available for you to lead on the RCPSG Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine. As Clinical Course Lead you'll be actively involved in all decisions to the delivery of this course. Closing date is Monday, 12 June. Apply on: ow.ly/ooix50OJ3Jz

Great to be learning at the UKHSA Vaccinations for Life conference #NINTurns10 and loving the exhibition - look at this with all the translation QR codes ! Great resources, thank you Cherstyn Hurley and team

Exciting opportunity to take education & personal development in travel medicine & expedition/wilderness medicine to whole new (MSc) level. ⁦ISTM⁩ ⁦Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow⁩ ⁦Jane Chiodini MBE⁩ ⁦Glasgow Caledonian University⁩ ⁦TravelHealthPro⁩ ⁦BGTHA⁩ rcpsg.ac.uk/college/speaki…

I began my career in travel medicine with a Masters obtained in Glasgow and couldn’t be more delighted that this opportunity is back once more! ISTM TravelHealthPro The HTD BGTHA

We're delighted that Jane Chiodini MBE will be speaking at #NursinginPractice Liverpool, 14 September, to give an update on #travelhealth. Jane will explain what is essential to know, whether covid-19 is over, & travel imms to consider - sign up to join her: bit.ly/3DjQocA

Floods increase the risk of vector-borne diseases. 🦟Use mosquito repellents. 🦟Wear long sleeve and full-length clothes. 🦟Use bed nets. #StaySafe

Dengue outbreak in France was country’s ‘most severe yet’ & Europe may ‘struggle to contain the spread of dengue’ in future.🦟 Professor James Logan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 discusses risks with Which? as Spain warns of potential to contract #dengue in the Balearics. 👇bit.ly/3pUrhKr

We were delighted to present the Livingstone Medal to Professor Sir David Warrell and Lady Mary Warrell, following their lecture today on Dr David Livingstone’s experience of African Disease: relevance for modern travellers.

If you work within Travel Medicine, our Professional Development Certificate course will enhance your knowledge and skills. Gaining this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and understanding to the core aspects of travel health. Apply at: rcp.sg/pdc

Good edition and for further past publications also see rcpsg.ac.uk/travel-medicin…

25th April is World Malaria Day. The UK burden of imported malaria falls mainly on the African diaspora. Better access to preventive measures can reduce this. All malaria is preventable.

Useful dashboard from World Health Organization (WHO) helping to highlight rising threat of #dengue. The global surveillance tool tracks dengue outbreaks & transmission (covering 103 countries so far): worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/dengue_global/