A 🆕study published in @thelancetplanet.bsky.social shows that exposure to high temperatures can affect the health of pregnant women, the placenta, and unborn babies.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mwz87a86
#ClimateChange #MaternalHealth
Empowering African Health Professionals!
Watch the highlights of our 4th edition of the Introductory Course in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (ICEMS)
More 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCHW...
#PublicationAlert 🚨
A new study published in @plos.org identified priority fungal infections among patients with #TB-like symptoms who tested negative for TB.
The findings highlight the need for improved diagnostic testing to support accurate treatment and care.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/zfxzsm4d
#HappyFriday! 🎉
A new edition of our Our Science #Newsletter is here, showcasing highlights from across the Unit from key activities to recent achievements driving our work forward.
Read the latest issue here ⤵️
tinyurl.com/3j2maaer
#HealthResearch #ResearchImpact
Access to timely emergency care for mothers & newborns can save lives.
Together with partners, we convene a national policy engagement meeting to address stillbirths in #Gambia, review evidence on drivers & care gaps, & co-design priority actions to improve #Maternal & newborn survival.
It’s #ClinicalTrialsDay!
Our clinical trials continue to improve healthcare, save lives, and strengthen communities through research & partnerships.
We thank our staff, partners and communities driving research excellence every day.
#ResearchExcellence #GlobalHealth #HealthResearch
#OpportunityAlert
Apply for a fully funded PhD on detecting & reducing bias in AI foundation models using fundus images for healthcare in #Gambia.
To apply, email [email protected] to request the application form.
Read more: tinyurl.com/new5zjwk
Deadline: 22nd June 2026
#HealthAI
#OpportunityAlert🚨
Applications are invited for our Researcher Leadership & Grant Writing Workshop in collaboration with @nihr.bsky.social RIGHT Call 7 CARisSA Project & @kemriwellcome.bsky.social.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/2n9mbyta
📅Daedline: 30th May 2026
#HealthResearch #GlobalHealth
Advancing learning and knowledge exchange across the sub-region!
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social joined global research experts at the 17th Annual #WARIMA Conference & Workshops. Also marking WARIMA’s 20th anniversary, this year focuses on “Compliance = Quality Research.”
#WARIMAConf17 #Collaboration
MRCG and UNICEF The Gambia reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a courtesy visit by Unit Director Prof. Ed Clarke to UNICEF Representative Nafisa Binte Shafique.
Discussions focused on maternal and child health, nutrition, vaccines, malaria, TB, and climate-related health challenges.
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📢#OpportunityAlert!
Are you an African researcher passionate about #ArtificialIntelligence, machine learning, and global health innovation?
We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship ...
