Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health
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The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health is a world leading Centre within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, comprised of research groups who are permanently based in Africa and Asia as well as across two sites in Oxford. Our research ranges from clinical studies to behavioural sciences, with capacity building integral to all of our activities.
Our research is conducted at three Wellcome Programmes in Kenya, Thailand and Viet Nam as well as a growing NDM Centre for Global Health Research in Oxford. The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health also brings together a number of sister groups in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as multiple collaborators around the world.
Tackling infectious diseases, which kill many millions of people every year, is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We are researching solutions to the increasingly urgent problems these diseases cause.
Series associated with Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health
| # | Episode Title | Description | People | Date | |
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| 11 | Beware - Understanding Evidence in Global Health | Caesar asks the questions of Proochista and they discuss the importance of, and limitations to, using evidence in global health decision making and the need to be aware of all the factors that influence global health, not just data. | Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire | 27 Feb 2024 | |
| 10 | Breaking Down Barriers in Global Health | Proochista and Caesar discuss the barriers preventing equity in global health and how knowledge and expertise need to be redefined in order for global health decision making to be properly inclusive. | Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire | 27 Feb 2024 | |
| 9 | What is Partnership in Global Health? | A discussion of how interdependence and collaboration in global health evolves into partnerships and whether these partnerships are equitable with all participants sharing the benefits. | Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 8 | Decolonization in Global Health | Proochista and Caesar discuss the key features of colonization and how decolonization is trying to roll back the negative effects of colonization to create fair and equal global health for today. | Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 7 | Introduction | An introduction to the series. | Proochista Ariana | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 6 | Prashant Warier and Qure.ai | Integrating Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging for increased accuracy, accessibility, and affordability. | Prashant Warier | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 5 | Anna Shuh and Seren | Offering a 10$ DNA based diagnostic test for blood disorders and cancer. | Anna Shuh | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 4 | Bahbak Miremadi and Elephant Health | Implementing a digital platform for essential health packages and universal health coverage. | Bahbak Miremadi | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 3 | Maximilian Mancini and Ilara Health | Developing a franchise offering for primary health centres in Kenya. | Maximilian Mancini | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 2 | Valentina Milanova and Daye | Using tampons for STI diagnosis and pain period treatment. | Valentina Milanova | 12 Jan 2024 | |
| 1 | Conrad Tankou and GICMED | Use of smart speculum device to screen and diagnose cervical cancer in Cameroon. | Conrad Tankou | 12 Jan 2024 |