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"This is a worrying time for parents and the immediate priority is to ensure that all children catch-up on any missed vaccinations." Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

Rapid reaction: Could a measles outbreak in London affect me?

Friday 27 February 2026

“Nipah virus causes severe respiratory and neurological disease in humans, potentially progressing from fever and headache to acute encephalitis.” Dr Kaja Abbas, Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Nagasaki University

Rapid Reaction: Nipah outbreak in India

Wednesday 28 January 2026

“If we are to regain our measles elimination status then we must have a coherent, joined-up approach to public health.” Dr Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: UK loses measles elimination status

Monday 26 January 2026

"Drug-resistant typhoid fever remains a serious public-health threat in India, with implications beyond national borders. Tackling this problem does not lie solely in moving to newer antibiotics, but calls for timely preventive action, including responsible antibiotic use and the introduction of the typhoid vaccine into the national immunisation programme, prioritising high-burden age groups and regions.” - Dr Vijayalaxmi Mogasale, LSHTM - Nagasaki University

Typhoid fever still affects millions in India, new study warns

Monday 26 January 2026

Photo of Maria-Paula Cojocaru (left) and Alina Wilson (right).

Meet Maria-Paula Cojocaru and Alina Wilson

Wednesday 7 January 2026

Quote saying: "This research will uncover the molecular strategies the bacterium uses for niche adaptation and survival in different hosts." Ozan Gundgodu, Associate Professor, LSHTM

New grant to investigate how Campylobacter survives and causes disease

Monday 5 January 2026

Dr Julius Hafalla (left) and Dr Muhammed Afolabi, the new VaC Co-Directors.

The Vaccine Centre welcomes new Co-Directors

Friday 12 December 2025

Quote by Hyolim Kang, Research Degree Student, LSHTM: “An expansion of the chikungunya vaccine programme to children, aged 1-11 years, could have a substantial impact on rates of infection, illness and deaths.”

Vaccinating children key to protection against chikungunya

Friday 12 December 2025

"Regular check-ins, whether by phone or in person, are one of the most effective ways to protect older and more vulnerable people during a winter virus surge." Shereen Hussein, Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: How can I support my vulnerable relative this flu season?

Thursday 11 December 2025

“Protecting newborns from Hepatitis B by administering the vaccine at birth has been a safe and highly effective strategy.” Beate Kampmann, Professor of Paediatric Immunity and Infection, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: US to end hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns

Saturday 6 December 2025

Image of Monica Mtei outside LSHTM

Meet Monica Mtei

Thursday 27 November 2025

"Flu strains evolve rapidly, so even if you've had flu or the flu vaccine previously, it's important to still get the vaccine each year." Punam Mangtani, Professor of Epidemiology, LSHTM

Expert Comment: Why is the UK expecting a bad flu season this year?

Friday 7 November 2025