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End of community-wide treatment linked to resurgence of parasitic worm infections in Malawi

13 April 2026

Noma in Sokoto (November 2025) Zinatu Adamu and her daughter, Harkima Adamu, a noma patient, taking a walk at the Noma Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Médecins Sans Frontières.
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World-first discovery of noma-linked bacteria opens path to early diagnosis and prevention 

30 March 2026

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PathNoma alliance to uncover the causes of devastating neglected tropical disease

4 March 2026

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Professor Nicholas Casewell ranked among UK’s best young scientists for second year running

10 February 2026

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DNA marker in malaria mosquitoes may be pivotal in tackling insecticide resistance

4 February 2026

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WHO calls for mental health to be central to neglected tropical disease care

4 February 2026

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Hybrid parasites threaten progress against one of the world’s most widespread neglected diseases

9 January 2026

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National survey reveals first detailed map of snakebite incidence in Kenya

12 December 2025

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Study links gut bacteria to bloodstream infections in newborns within sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

10 December 2025

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LSTM’s vector-borne disease research

4 December 2025

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LSTM welcomes three leading global health therapeutics experts with support from UKRI

17 September 2025

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Spatial mosquito repellents could be a promising new malaria prevention tool

18 August 2025