The Latest Breaking News from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Experts’ warning over ‘slow’ progress in cancer survival rates

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Doctor Warns Of 'Sloth Fever' As 19 Europeans Fall Sick: Symptoms, Risks, And What To Do If Infected

A warning has been issued to the European Union after an increase in the number of cases of the oropouche virus, also known as "sloth fever."

International Business Times UK · Aug 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

UK falls down global ranks for life expectancy - how do we compare to other countries?

Over the past seven decades, the UK has performed worse than all G7 countries bar the US

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

UK used to have seventh longest life expectancy in the world, today it is 29th

The rankings show that the only G7 country to do worse than the UK is the USA

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

UK falls down global ranks for life expectancy – analysis

Academics examined life expectancies around the world from 1952 to 2021.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023