Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM

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Bringing together global expertise, knowledge, research and teaching to help humanity adapt faster to outbreaks of disease.

@lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:34 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

LSHTM experts reflect on “the significant milestone” of the launch of Phase I Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine clinical trial in Uganda by MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.

👉 bit.ly/4e2JLOv

📸: MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda
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Nurse administering vaccine to clinical trial participant in Uganda

@drtedros.who.int Oct 6, 2026, 3:01 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

#Kenya has reported a case of #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus, in a Kenyan citizen who had been living in #DRC. The patient became ill in DRC & received treatment in several hospitals, then travelled from DRC to Nairobi via Kampala. He died in Nairobi yesterday. My condolences to his loved ones.

@lshtm.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 10:47 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Reports of a suspected plague-related death in Russia have prompted quarantine measures.

In the @metro.co.uk, Brendan Wren explains while the risk to the public is likely low, "we need to monitor” and take sensible precautions.

Read more 👉 metro.co.uk/2026/10/05/w...

@lshtm.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:48 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

BREAKING NEWS: A suspected #plague death has been reported in #Russia

LSHTM expert explains current risk to humans is likely low, but shows importance of biosafety procedures.

#PublicHealth

"To prevent further transmission in cases such as this, the monitoring and isolation of laboratory staff and other key contacts is a sensible and precautionary measure." Brendan Wren, Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis, LSHTM

@lshtmcepr.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

#UKPHRST (@ukhsa.bsky.social 🤝 @lshtm.bsky.social ) is supporting the #Ebola outbreak response and continues to work alongside communities and local authorities in South Sudan to strengthen #Ebola preparedness.

@lshtm.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 1:48 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Health misinformation is a problem we can no longer ignore.

In @theguardian.com, Liam Smeeth warns about those looking to "profit out of people’s understandable fears and confusion when it comes to serious health issues."

@lshtm.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 10:41 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

🆕1 in 5 young people in UK regret a health decision they made based on #misinformation

A new LSHTM report reveals public attitudes & exposure to false or misleading health information.

Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

A London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine-branded infographic post with the header sentence on the upper left hand side of the image reading 'Have you made a health decision based on misinformation you late regretted?'. The main body of the image has a stat reading '1 in 5 UK adults aged 18-34* regretted a health decision based on misinformation.', next to a row of five humanoid silhouettes, with one silhouette coloured green to correspond with the statistic and the other four coloured white. There is also a sentence on the lower left hand side of the image, reading '*Based on a survey of 2,110 UK adults carried out 9-10 September 2026.

@lshtm.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 1:34 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

LSHTM alumnus Dr Silviu Domente appointed by @who.int as its new representative in Ukraine.

Dr Domente, who studied MSc Public Health by Distance Learning at LSHTM in 2010, said: "My years at LSHTM gave me the foundation I still rely on...”

Read more👉 www.who.int/europe/news/...

A picture of Dr Silviu Domente, standing in front of an ambulance, wearing a light blue shirt with a navy World Heath Organisation vest.

@drtedros.who.int Sep 27, 2026, 1:49 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

The #Ebola virus had a head start in the #DRC, and we are still playing catch-up.

The response is growing stronger and we are seeing encouraging signs. But this epidemic is far from over.

My update on the progress, challenges and what it will take to stop it ⬇️

@drtedros.who.int Sep 27, 2026, 1:12 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Is the world more ready than it was before COVID-19?

Yes and no.

But if leaders fulfil the commitments they made at the #UNGA High-Level meeting, they will make it a yes.

#UNGA

@drtedros.who.int Sep 25, 2026, 5:36 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response is not just an aspiration. It is a global public good.

My one ask to world leaders at the #UNGA High-Level Meeting: get the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex to the Pandemic Agreement done. As soon as possible.

@lshtm.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 9:55 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

👋It's #WelcomeWeek and we're excited to welcome our new & returning students. Here's to a successful year of study and research!

Check out our packed programme of events designed to help you settle in and learn more about our vibrant, global LSHTM community.

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/new-st...

A group of four students stood in front of a table of information, speaking to a male academic member of staff. More students sit behind them on stairs.

Two students wearing backpacks, showing a mobile phone to an academic member of staff.

A young female student speaks to a table of academic staff, with a group of students in the background mingling together.

A bird's-eye view of students sat in small groups on steps inside the Keppel Street building.

@who.int Sep 23, 2026, 8:10 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Complacency leaves the world vulnerable. Political will is the need of the hour. Continued investment in epidemic/pandemic preparedness, stronger global cooperation, and fair access to health solutions will help make the Pandemic Agreement a reality.

Text reads: The biggest threat before the next pandemic? Complacency.

Image shows a little girl waiting on a bench, against a grey background.

@who.int Sep 24, 2026, 8:10 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

Outbreaks keep reminding us that health threats are real.

Stay tuned for #UNGA81 and discussions around the Pandemic Agreement.

Know more: https://bit.ly/4yLO0ps

Test reads: Outbreaks do not wait. Prevention and preparedness cannot either.

Image shows a health worker in a WHO vest assisting two other health workers wear protective clothing. In the background, against grey colour are the words Ebola, Mpox, Hantavirus, Cholera, Measles.

@cepi.net Sep 21, 2026, 5:46 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

🔉 Major new funding for CEPI announced today.

Ethiopia, Norway and the UK have pledged a combined US$240 million to support CEPI’s five-year plan to transform the world’s ability to prevent and respond to future epidemic and pandemic threats. cepi.net/ethiopia-nor...

@lshtm-gheco.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 10:13 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

🗞️ Vaccine roll-outs need to be efficient, but also need to be equitable

New paper with @lshtm.bsky.social members reviews literature on vaccine roll-out to highlight priorities for more equitable responses in future pandemics #PublicHealth

Read the findings 🔽
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

@who.int Sep 21, 2026, 1:43 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

We must act now to strengthen preparedness and stop outbreaks before they become epidemics or pandemics.

Stay tuned for the #UNGA81 High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.

Text says, 'The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when.'
Image shows a woman holding a young child, against a grey background.

@lshtm-planet.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 3:28 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

🦟"It’s definitely the strongest El Niño we’ve ever had, and normally we’d expect that to massively increase [dengue] transmission"

Professor Oliver Brady speaks to the @telegraph.co.uk about El Niño effects on dengue - and how real-time tracking could help

👉 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

@lshtm.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 8:31 AMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

🎉We’re the #1 university in the UK for public health for the 10th year in a row.

The 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has just been released & puts LSHTM in the top spot in the UK, and #2 in the world for #PublicHealth.

Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Black text on green background with trophy icon in the bottom right corner: LSHTM is the UK's number 1 university for public health for the 10th year running.
Reference ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2017-2026.

@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social Sep 2, 2026, 12:45 PMReposted by @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

We welcome a delegation from #AfricaCDC for a 4️⃣day visit as part of @cepi.net Continental Research Preparedness Programme & the Hub-and-Spoke initiative.

The visit is an opportunity to highlight our research impact & capacity building work for more reslilent & stronger health systems in #Africa.

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