London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Audio News - LSHTM Podcast

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Audio News - LSHTM Podcast

Author: Audio Medica Language: English Episodes: 100
Produced in collaboration with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Audio News-LSHTM Podcast, this series from Audio Medica delves into the complex and urgent world of global health. Rather than offering simple summaries, each episode unpacks the research and real-world implications behind critical policy decisions, from pandemic preparedness and vaccine equity to tackling non-communicable diseases and climate-related health threats. You'll hear directly from the School's researchers, field experts, and policy architects as they break down their findings and discuss the tangible impacts on communities worldwide. The conversations are grounded in the rigorous science for which LSHTM is renowned, yet presented with clarity for anyone invested in the future of public health. This podcast serves as an essential audio briefing for professionals, students, and engaged citizens who want to move beyond headlines and understand the evidence shaping our collective well-being. Tune in for thoughtful, authoritative discussions that connect academic excellence with the pressing health challenges of our time.
Episodes
Malaria vaccine prevents one third of malaria cases at 12 months [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:43
ATLANTA—Efficacy of the RTS,S malaria vaccine for children — vaccinated between six and 12 weeks age — checked-in at around 30 per cent in preliminary findings from Africa released at the American Society of Tropical Med…
Laboratory gets tough with fake malaria medicines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:53
LONDON—A case report in The Lancet has highlighted the threat of fake drugs for malaria — the subject of intensive research at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Dr Harparkash Kaur told Peter Goodwin what…
Ethnic lifestyle and diet differences have a big impact on health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
LONDON—The health impact of diet and physical activity may play a part in the marked ethnic differences in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the UK according to research reported at the London School of Hygie…
Patient power improves health systems and saves cost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
LONDON—People are now routinely using the internet to find out about health conditions and to share their own experiences with others with similar diagnoses. This is a radical change in how people experience illness. Hea…
Family planning: central role in global development – Lancet series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
LONDON—Family planning is a key priority for fulfilling global development goals, according to researchers writing in a special series of The Lancet medical journal coinciding with the London Summit on Family Planning. P…