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STRIVE investigate the social forces driving the HIV epidemic

11 May 2012

STRIVE is a research consortium investigating the social norms and inequalities that drive HIV. Thirty years into the AIDS epidemic, science shows that certain methods work to prevent and treat the virus. And yet this has not stopped the spread of HIV. More and better evidence is needed on how structural forces increase vulnerability to HIV and on the interventions that work, in practice, to address them.
Making informed decisions for actions in maternal and newborn health

19 April 2012

There is currently a lack of scientific data that show which maternal and newborn health innovations work best and why. IDEAS aims to improve the health and survival of mothers and babies through generating evidence to inform policy and practice.
TB Centre website at LSHTM goes live

17 April 2012

The TB Centre at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a unique collaborative academic centre, representing the largest collection of researchers working on TB in Europe.
Website to coordinate HIV research activities in mathematical modelling

2 April 2012

The HIV Modelling Consortium lead by Timothy Hallet at Imperial College is set up to coordinate the interaction between modelling groups and policy makers, in conjunction with the targeted and responsive commissioning of new work.
Gates Malaria Partnership website showcases the successful research and capacity building programme

27 March 2012

The Gates Malaria Partnership (GMP) was an eight year research and development programme made possible by an award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the Malaria Centre of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
The IDEAS Technical Resource Centre facilitates collaboration and much more...

13 March 2012

IDEAS (Informed Decisions for Actions) is an international research project that aims to improve the evidence base for future maternal and newborn health programmes, ultimately to improve the survival and health of mothers and babies. IDEAS works in areas with high maternal and newborn mortality: Ethiopia, North-Eastern Nigeria and Uttar Pradesh in Northern India. Using measurement, learning and evaluation to study the impact of innovative maternal and newborn health projects, IDEAS will provide better evidence for policy decisions.
Open access eLearning mentoring materials for MCDC

7 March 2012

The Malaria Capacity Development Consortium(MCDC) has developed these open access, eLearning mentoring materials to support the mentors and mentees involved in its mentoring programme.
New website for BAAG - a unique agency working with Afghan civil society

15 February 2012

BAAG is a unique advocacy and networking agency - that works closely with Afghan civil society groups and its 28 member agencies - to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan.

BAAG is the only coordinating agency of its kind in the UK. Go check out their site (www.baag.org.uk) to view their superb content that is a comprehensive source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media and the public.
Soft launch of Movement for Global Mental health website

2 February 2012

We've had the pleasure of working in phases with the Movemement for Global Mental Health (MGMH) andArtek - a web company based in India - to create a platform for individuals and organisations to network, who are committed to improving the availability, access and quality of services for people with mental disorders worldwide.
RESYST - Resilient & Responsive Health Systems

25 January 2012

RESYST is a new international research consortium funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development.

RESYST will conduct health policy and systems research in Africa and Asia to promote health and health equity and reduce poverty. Check out their new site http://resyst.lshtm.ac.uk to learn more about their activities and aims, that include: