Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM
@lshtm-crises.bsky.social
We are a cross-faculty team of researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine focused on supporting and improving the health of everyone affected by #HumanitarianCrisis
🔗 lshtm.ac.uk/crisescentre
🔗 lshtm.ac.uk/crisescentre
Our Q&A panel closes our 2025 annual event 👏
Thank you to everyone who joined us today, at LSHTM or online!
Thank you to everyone who joined us today, at LSHTM or online!
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our Q&A panel closes our 2025 annual event 👏
Thank you to everyone who joined us today, at LSHTM or online!
Thank you to everyone who joined us today, at LSHTM or online!
Finally, Georgia Venner presents her research into the experiences of Bangladeshi and Rohingya refugee health workers during infectious disease outbreaks in Cox's Bazar
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Finally, Georgia Venner presents her research into the experiences of Bangladeshi and Rohingya refugee health workers during infectious disease outbreaks in Cox's Bazar
Now, Mervat Alhaffar findings from the Syria Research Group on the impact of ambivalent sexism during the COVID-19 response in Syria
Their survey investigated Syrian women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as unequal caregiving responsibilities
Their survey investigated Syrian women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as unequal caregiving responsibilities
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Now, Mervat Alhaffar findings from the Syria Research Group on the impact of ambivalent sexism during the COVID-19 response in Syria
Their survey investigated Syrian women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as unequal caregiving responsibilities
Their survey investigated Syrian women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as unequal caregiving responsibilities
Session B has started with Samantha Olson’s work on famine and the need for a collective voice in Sudan 🎤
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Session B has started with Samantha Olson’s work on famine and the need for a collective voice in Sudan 🎤
“As researchers and research activists, it’s our responsibility to question what gets measured and reported and how” - @thegargiulian.bsky.social discusses the importance of mortality estimation research
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“As researchers and research activists, it’s our responsibility to question what gets measured and reported and how” - @thegargiulian.bsky.social discusses the importance of mortality estimation research
Completing our 1st session on mortality estimation, Dr Jen Palmer is discussing the and challenges of measuring mortality for humanitarian decision-making
Her work is part of the Mortality Estimation System Innovation Partnership, which focused on Somalia, Central African Republic & Cox’s Bazaar
Her work is part of the Mortality Estimation System Innovation Partnership, which focused on Somalia, Central African Republic & Cox’s Bazaar
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Completing our 1st session on mortality estimation, Dr Jen Palmer is discussing the and challenges of measuring mortality for humanitarian decision-making
Her work is part of the Mortality Estimation System Innovation Partnership, which focused on Somalia, Central African Republic & Cox’s Bazaar
Her work is part of the Mortality Estimation System Innovation Partnership, which focused on Somalia, Central African Republic & Cox’s Bazaar
Now ▶️ Maria Gargiulo @thegargiulian.bsky.social is presenting her dissertation work on the hidden toll of violent deaths during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Mexico’s war on drugs
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Now ▶️ Maria Gargiulo @thegargiulian.bsky.social is presenting her dissertation work on the hidden toll of violent deaths during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Mexico’s war on drugs
Up next: Dr Maysoon Dahab
Presenting on behalf of the Sudan Research Group, Maysoon presents results from their capture-recapture study estimating unreported deaths during the civil war in #Sudan
Watch live: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Presenting on behalf of the Sudan Research Group, Maysoon presents results from their capture-recapture study estimating unreported deaths during the civil war in #Sudan
Watch live: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Up next: Dr Maysoon Dahab
Presenting on behalf of the Sudan Research Group, Maysoon presents results from their capture-recapture study estimating unreported deaths during the civil war in #Sudan
Watch live: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Presenting on behalf of the Sudan Research Group, Maysoon presents results from their capture-recapture study estimating unreported deaths during the civil war in #Sudan
Watch live: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
🎙️ Professor Neve Gordon’s keynote lecture is underway at our humanitarian research showcase
‘Outside the ivory tower: how should researchers confront injustice and oppression?’
@gordonneve.bsky.social
‘Outside the ivory tower: how should researchers confront injustice and oppression?’
@gordonneve.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🎙️ Professor Neve Gordon’s keynote lecture is underway at our humanitarian research showcase
‘Outside the ivory tower: how should researchers confront injustice and oppression?’
@gordonneve.bsky.social
‘Outside the ivory tower: how should researchers confront injustice and oppression?’
@gordonneve.bsky.social
Don't miss our #humanitarian health showcase taking place today!
Join us at LSHTM or online for:
🔶 Keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
🔶 Flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices of crisis-affected people
🔶 Q&A sessions
🕜 5:30 - 7pm GMT
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Join us at LSHTM or online for:
🔶 Keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
🔶 Flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices of crisis-affected people
🔶 Q&A sessions
🕜 5:30 - 7pm GMT
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Don't miss our #humanitarian health showcase taking place today!
Join us at LSHTM or online for:
🔶 Keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
🔶 Flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices of crisis-affected people
🔶 Q&A sessions
🕜 5:30 - 7pm GMT
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Join us at LSHTM or online for:
🔶 Keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
🔶 Flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices of crisis-affected people
🔶 Q&A sessions
🕜 5:30 - 7pm GMT
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
LSHTM intensive programmes offer a wide array of specialised topics, including:
⛑️ Conflict and Health
🌾 Nutrition in Emergencies
⚖️ Ethics, Public Health & Human Rights
You'll study for 2.5 days across 5 weeks with taught programme students between Jan-May
Apply now: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
⛑️ Conflict and Health
🌾 Nutrition in Emergencies
⚖️ Ethics, Public Health & Human Rights
You'll study for 2.5 days across 5 weeks with taught programme students between Jan-May
Apply now: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
LSHTM intensive programmes offer a wide array of specialised topics, including:
⛑️ Conflict and Health
🌾 Nutrition in Emergencies
⚖️ Ethics, Public Health & Human Rights
You'll study for 2.5 days across 5 weeks with taught programme students between Jan-May
Apply now: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
⛑️ Conflict and Health
🌾 Nutrition in Emergencies
⚖️ Ethics, Public Health & Human Rights
You'll study for 2.5 days across 5 weeks with taught programme students between Jan-May
Apply now: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Check out the programme for our upcoming Annual Event, a #humanitarian research showcase ✨
🗓️ Tue 25 Nov, 17.30-19.00 GMT
📍 LSHTM & online
Featuring @gordonneve.bsky.social, @thegargiulian.bsky.social & many more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
🗓️ Tue 25 Nov, 17.30-19.00 GMT
📍 LSHTM & online
Featuring @gordonneve.bsky.social, @thegargiulian.bsky.social & many more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out the programme for our upcoming Annual Event, a #humanitarian research showcase ✨
🗓️ Tue 25 Nov, 17.30-19.00 GMT
📍 LSHTM & online
Featuring @gordonneve.bsky.social, @thegargiulian.bsky.social & many more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
🗓️ Tue 25 Nov, 17.30-19.00 GMT
📍 LSHTM & online
Featuring @gordonneve.bsky.social, @thegargiulian.bsky.social & many more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
🌟 #Humanitarian health showcase 🌟
Don't miss our Annual Event, featuring a keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
Plus, flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices 🎙️
🔗https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/humanitarian-health-showcase-elevating-voices-strengthening-evidence
Don't miss our Annual Event, featuring a keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
Plus, flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices 🎙️
🔗https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/humanitarian-health-showcase-elevating-voices-strengthening-evidence
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌟 #Humanitarian health showcase 🌟
Don't miss our Annual Event, featuring a keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
Plus, flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices 🎙️
🔗https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/humanitarian-health-showcase-elevating-voices-strengthening-evidence
Don't miss our Annual Event, featuring a keynote from @gordonneve.bsky.social
Plus, flash talks on mortality estimation & amplifying voices 🎙️
🔗https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/humanitarian-health-showcase-elevating-voices-strengthening-evidence
🔔 Exciting news!
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🔔 Exciting news!
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
We've announced details of our Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre Annual Event 2025 🎉
🗓️ Tuesday 25 November, 17:30 - 19:00
📍 LSHTM & online
🎙️ Keynote presentation from @gordonneve.bsky.social
View the full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Looking to develop your skills, gain new knowledge or expand your networks with further studies?
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
October 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Looking to develop your skills, gain new knowledge or expand your networks with further studies?
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes LSHTM #1 in the UK for public health.
Book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer are often overlooked in #crises
#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans
Read more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans
Read more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
September 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer are often overlooked in #crises
#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans
Read more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
#HLM4, taking place today, is a key opportunity for governments and policymakers to prioritise #NCDs in their emergency preparedness plans
Read more ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?
Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
September 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?
Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
Check out our Distance Learning programme & apply by 23 September 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
Growing up in north-eastern Nigeria, where the #BokoHaram conflict has severely disrupted healthcare, @lshtm.bsky.social PhD student Mukhtar Aji was inspired to improve vaccine access for children in vulnerable communities 🛡️
Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
August 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Growing up in north-eastern Nigeria, where the #BokoHaram conflict has severely disrupted healthcare, @lshtm.bsky.social PhD student Mukhtar Aji was inspired to improve vaccine access for children in vulnerable communities 🛡️
Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Read about his research & career so far ⬇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Humanitarians work in extremely stressful contexts.
Dr Muhammad Alkasaby’s PhD research will focus on #MentalHealth care for humanitarian workers in #Somalia
He emphasises that staff mental health and wellbeing can’t be solely the responsibility of individuals ⬇
#WorldHumanitarianDay
Dr Muhammad Alkasaby’s PhD research will focus on #MentalHealth care for humanitarian workers in #Somalia
He emphasises that staff mental health and wellbeing can’t be solely the responsibility of individuals ⬇
#WorldHumanitarianDay
August 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Humanitarians work in extremely stressful contexts.
Dr Muhammad Alkasaby’s PhD research will focus on #MentalHealth care for humanitarian workers in #Somalia
He emphasises that staff mental health and wellbeing can’t be solely the responsibility of individuals ⬇
#WorldHumanitarianDay
Dr Muhammad Alkasaby’s PhD research will focus on #MentalHealth care for humanitarian workers in #Somalia
He emphasises that staff mental health and wellbeing can’t be solely the responsibility of individuals ⬇
#WorldHumanitarianDay
Anthropologist Dr Jennifer Palmer is working to uncover the impacts of foreign aid cuts to #SouthSudan amid civil war, famine and widespread displacement.
There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...
#WorldHumanitarianDay
There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...
#WorldHumanitarianDay
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Anthropologist Dr Jennifer Palmer is working to uncover the impacts of foreign aid cuts to #SouthSudan amid civil war, famine and widespread displacement.
There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...
#WorldHumanitarianDay
There, information is as vital as food, water, and shelter: socialscienceinaction.org/blogs-and-ne...
#WorldHumanitarianDay
Epidemiologist Prof Francesco Checchi has spoken out about the horrifying starvation in #Gaza, whereby humanitarian aid workers are among the 1000s of people that must queue for food every day.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, read his personal reflection on famine in Gaza: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, read his personal reflection on famine in Gaza: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
August 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Epidemiologist Prof Francesco Checchi has spoken out about the horrifying starvation in #Gaza, whereby humanitarian aid workers are among the 1000s of people that must queue for food every day.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, read his personal reflection on famine in Gaza: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, read his personal reflection on famine in Gaza: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
On #WorldHumanitarianDay we honour those who step into crises to help others & those who have lost their lives.
At the Crises Centre, over 200 academics strive to improve healthcare in humanitarian crises settings through research, teaching, training & information
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
At the Crises Centre, over 200 academics strive to improve healthcare in humanitarian crises settings through research, teaching, training & information
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
August 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
On #WorldHumanitarianDay we honour those who step into crises to help others & those who have lost their lives.
At the Crises Centre, over 200 academics strive to improve healthcare in humanitarian crises settings through research, teaching, training & information
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
At the Crises Centre, over 200 academics strive to improve healthcare in humanitarian crises settings through research, teaching, training & information
🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
In drought-affected #Somalia, millions face daily choices between drinking water and basic hygiene
💧 Read how #water scarcity, displacement & climate change collide – and why integrated WASH, food & health responses are urgent
Read our blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
💧 Read how #water scarcity, displacement & climate change collide – and why integrated WASH, food & health responses are urgent
Read our blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
July 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In drought-affected #Somalia, millions face daily choices between drinking water and basic hygiene
💧 Read how #water scarcity, displacement & climate change collide – and why integrated WASH, food & health responses are urgent
Read our blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
💧 Read how #water scarcity, displacement & climate change collide – and why integrated WASH, food & health responses are urgent
Read our blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?
Check out our Distance Learning programme 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills & operational expertise you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
Check out our Distance Learning programme 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills & operational expertise you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
July 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Interested in a career in #health in humanitarian crises?
Check out our Distance Learning programme 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills & operational expertise you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
Check out our Distance Learning programme 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Developed by academics & field experts to provide practical #humanitarian skills & operational expertise you need to improve health in crisis-affected communities ⛑
ICYMI | The role of public health institutions in ethical reconstruction: Gaza and beyond
For our annual event last year, we were honoured to host a powerful conversation between Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta and Francesca Albanese, chaired by Richard Horton
Watch the recording here: buff.ly/48ZUFRh
For our annual event last year, we were honoured to host a powerful conversation between Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta and Francesca Albanese, chaired by Richard Horton
Watch the recording here: buff.ly/48ZUFRh
July 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICYMI | The role of public health institutions in ethical reconstruction: Gaza and beyond
For our annual event last year, we were honoured to host a powerful conversation between Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta and Francesca Albanese, chaired by Richard Horton
Watch the recording here: buff.ly/48ZUFRh
For our annual event last year, we were honoured to host a powerful conversation between Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta and Francesca Albanese, chaired by Richard Horton
Watch the recording here: buff.ly/48ZUFRh