https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/new-blood-test-may-improve-mapping-of-mosquito-borne-viruses Mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya are spreading to new regions as the climate becomes warmer. A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Institut Pasteur, published in Nature Communications, shows that a newly developed blood test can distinguish between similar viruses and thereby contribute to better surveillance of how these infections spread. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:01:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/education-in-outbreak-epidemiology-strengthens-expertise-and-preparedness-for-future-health-crises The Centre for Health Crises at Karolinska Institutet works to ensure that experience gained from working on health crises internationally can be transformed to benefit Sweden’s crisis preparedness. As part of this, they have conducted a one-day training excerise on global outbreak epidemiology in collaboration with the Swedish Red Cross. Its aim is to provide further education for people who have worked on projects abroad. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:35:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/first-glocal-classroom-in-sustainable-health-for-masters-students-at-karolinska-institutet For the first time, the course Sustainable Health and Development was offered to master’s students within the Master’s Programme in Global Health at Karolinska Institutet. While the course has previously been delivered to undergraduate and doctoral students, it now offers new opportunities for interdisciplinary learning at the master’s level and for international collaboration. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:26:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mentally-passive-or-active-sitting-carries-different-risks-for-future-dementia How we engage our brains while sitting for long periods may affect cognitive health later in life. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows that adults who spend most of their sedentary time on mentally passive activities, such as watching TV, face a higher risk of developing dementia. By contrast, brain-stimulating sedentary activities, such as reading, appear to reduce the risk. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:59:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/tobias-alfven-appointed-deputy-dean-of-doctoral-education The President has appointed Tobias Alfvén at the Department of Global Public Health as deputy dean of doctoral education, starting 1 July. With long-standing experience in research, teaching, clinical practice and leadership, he now looks forward to contributing to the continued development of KI’s doctoral education. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:58:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/meet-the-new-senior-lecturers-at-gph Since December 2025, three new Senior Lecturers have been appointed at the Department of Global Public Health. Here they share their goals and priorities. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:51:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/farzana-s-doctoral-research-focuses-on-care-for-older-people Farzana Rahman is a clinical physiotherapist with a strong interest in improving eldercare. Her doctoral thesis focuses on health and social care for older people, with particular emphasis on home healthcare and home help. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:23:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/spotlighting-adolescent-co-design On March 5th, the Changemaker Project and the BIGH Doctoral Programme hosted the conference “Spotlighting Adolescent Co-Design.” The event brought together over 90 participants from Sweden, Finland, Tanzania, and beyond. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/identifying-research-priorities-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights In February, Elin Larsson and Claudia Hanson participated in the annual meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group to the UN Human Reproduction Programme. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:42:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/aiming-to-improve-care-for-children-with-pneumonia-in-low-resource-settings Carina King, an infectious diseases epidemiologist, has dedicated over a decade to improving the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, she received a prestigious Consolidation Grant from the Swedish Research Council for a project that aims to refine referral guidelines for children with moderate hypoxaemia – a critical gap in current clinical practice. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:15:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/filips-doctoral-research-focuses-on-prevalence-of-cannabis-use-among-young-adults Filip Andersson began his studies in statistics and economic demography. After being hired as a data manager in a research project, he became inspired to pursue a research career himself and went on to start his PhD studies at the Department of Global Public Health. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:14:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/vietnam-sweden-health-partnership-forum-highlights-expanding-research-collaboration The Vietnam–Sweden Health Partnership Forum, co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Stockholm and Karolinska Institutet, brought together leaders in government, research, and healthcare to mark more than 50 years of bilateral collaboration. The event also outlined an ambitious new phase of research-driven cooperation centered on innovation, capacity building, and maternal and newborn health. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-film-about-25-years-of-sustainable-health-collaboration-in-east-africa The Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH) has released a film that tells the story of Professor Stefan Swartling Peterson and a 25-year collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Makerere University in Uganda. Through his personal reflections and experiences in Uganda, the film highlights long-term partnerships, sustainable health systems, and the impact of cross-border collaboration on improving maternal and child health. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:59:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kamprad-family-foundation-enables-continued-collaboration-with-medecins-sans-frontieres The Centre for Health Crises and the research group Global Disaster Medicine will deepen their educational collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières over the next three years thanks to new support from the Kamprad Family Foundation. The focus is on pre-deployment training that provides skills and tools for delivering healthcare in resource-limited settings, humanitarian disasters, and health crises both globally and locally. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/in-memory-of-goran-sterky-1930-2025 Göran Sterky, a renowned paediatrician, professor at Karolinska Institutet, and founder of IHCAR (International Health Care Research), passed away in November 2025 at the age of 95. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:59:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hybrid-doctoral-course-strengthens-competence-in-sustainable-health-and-the-2030-agenda During 1–10 December 2025, doctoral students participated in the hybrid doctoral course “Sustainable Health and the 2030 Agenda." The course provided students and early-stage researchers with an in-depth orientation to sustainable health within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the interconnections between the Sustainable Development Goals and global public health. The course will be given again in December 2026. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:11:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ai-research-at-ki-paves-the-way-for-more-targeted-and-globally-equal-healthcare Artificial Intelligence that detects breast cancer, enables medical imaging in low-resource countries and that identifies the patients who require advanced treatment even at the point of diagnosis – these are just a few examples of AI research at Karolinska Institutet that is impacting an entire world. Parts of this work were presented during the conference AI@KI, Advances in Artificial Intelligence at Karolinska Institutet, on 2 December. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:31:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/point-of-care-rapid-tests-can-improve-screening-for-latent-tuberculosis A new test shows promising results for detecting latent tuberculosis infection in resource-limited settings. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:42:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/johan-von-schreeb-awarded-the-forskasverige-honorary-award-2025 The director of the Centre for Health Crises, Johan von Schreeb, surgeon and professor of global disaster medicine at Karolinska Institutet is awarded the Forska!Sverige Honorary Award for his outstanding commitment to reducing suffering around the world and for his leading research in a field that is becoming increasingly relevant also in Sweden. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:56:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-and-makerere-university-celebrate-25-years-of-partnership-and-impact On 14–15 October 2025, Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Makerere University in Uganda celebrated 25 years of partnership advancing global health, research, and education. The milestone also marks the 5th anniversary of the jointly established Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH) — a platform for promoting sustainable health and equitable global partnerships. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:47:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gender-equality-universally-linked-to-physical-capacity Fitness amongst young adults varies widely from one country to another, and is strongly associated with both socioeconomic development and gender equality, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science reports. The results indicate that levels of development and gender equality in a society can affect differences in physical capacity and therefore public health in general. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:50:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-hosts-clinical-research-methodology-course-for-chinese-clinicians Thirteen medical professionals from the First Hospital of Lanzhou University, China, recently spent an intensive week at Karolinska Institutet, diving into clinical research methodology from a global public health perspective. The professional education course offered a dynamic mix of lectures, discussions, and collaborative learning. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:49:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-nordic-phd-or-postdoc-exchange-in-the-field-of-health-crises The Nordic Health Crises University Network aims, among other things, to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between Nordic universities in the field of health crises. Over the next two years, it will be possible to apply for funding for a short-term exchange. The visits should focus on health crises, last between 2–6 weeks, and the total cost may not exceed SEK 30,000. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:56:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-students-gain-new-perspective-on-global-health-with-anders-tegnell-in-lao-pdr KI’s Global Health course combines classroom learning with international fieldwork in countries like Laos, offering students from various programs unique insights into global health systems and challenges. Anders Tegnell, physician and state epidemiologist during the COVID-19 pandemic, recently joined the course as a guest teacher. “It gives new perspectives, and you learn new things”, says Tegnell after travelling to Lao PDR with KI students as part of the Global Health course. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:06:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-can-improve-cervical-cancer-screening-in-low-resource-settings Access to cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries can be improved with the help of AI, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University and the University of Helsinki, published in The BMJ. However, the technology requires support from functioning healthcare systems to be effective. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:20:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-method-may-detect-infectious-tuberculosis-in-the-air Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with colleagues in South Africa, have investigated whether tuberculosis can be traced in exhaled air. The results, published in the scientific journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, show that a new method may help identify people with infectious tuberculosis directly in primary care. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:05:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-cams-joint-symposia-oct-21-22-2025 Welcome to the annual KI-CAMS joint symposia on Respiratory Medicine, Cardiovascular Research and Population Medicine. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:03:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/vaccines-for-all-high-level-meeting-with-minister-benjamin-dousa On 1 October, researchers, decision-makers and representatives from industry and international organisations gathered at KI for the high-level meeting Vaccines for All: Health. Security. Growth. Benjamin Dousa, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, participated in the important meeting, organised by Karolinska Institutet and the Stockholm School of Economics in collabotation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:07:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/training-for-health-crises-makes-us-better-prepared During the ongoing Preparedness Week (Beredskapsveckan), the importance of being ready for crises is highlighted. When infectious diseases spread rapidly, it takes more than medical expertise and knowledge – it also requires the ability to collaborate under pressure. Hedvig Glans, expert coordinator at the Centre for Health Crises, recently participated in an international exercise focused on exactly this. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:15:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-our-new-masters-students-in-global-health This autumn, we’re welcoming the first group of students to our new two-year Master’s Programme in Global Health. This vibrant group of 40 students come from over 20 countries, spanning almost all continents, and a range of backgrounds—law, political science, anthropology, public affairs, medicine, public health, nursing, and more. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:43:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/global-disaster-medicine-in-practice-marit-halmins-field-mission-in-gaza Märit Halmin is an intensive care physician and researcher in the research group for Global Disaster Medicine – health needs and interventions at GPH. This summer, she worked at a field hospital in Al-Mawasi, Gaza – an area declared a humanitarian zone but where bombs fell around the clock. For five weeks, she treated seriously injured children and adults. In tents without running water and with a lack of pain relief, every medical intervention became a battle against time and resources. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:35:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meeting-with-ministers-to-stop-attacks-on-healthcare Attacks on healthcare are dramatically increasing in conflicts and wars around the world. The Centre for Health Crises continues to highlight this development. On 9 September, KI researchers Märit Halmin and Johan von Schreeb, together with representatives from Médecins Sans Frontières, the Swedish Medical Association, and the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, participated in a meeting at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to urge Sweden to take clear international responsibility. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:45:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nordic-universities-join-forces-in-new-health-crises-network The Nordic Health Crises University Network (HealthCrisNet) gathered for its first-ever meeting in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 27–29 August 2025. Established earlier this year with funding from NordForsk, the network brings together universities from across the Nordic region to strengthen preparedness and resilience in the face of health crises. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:21:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/young-people-want-adults-to-be-involved-in-their-digital-lives Young people have a nuanced view of how their digital lives affect their mental health and want more support and involvement from the adults around them. This is shown in an international study published in The Journal of Adolescent Health by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with UNICEF. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:08:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-spotlight-multimorbidity-in-older-people-in-new-who-report When older people have more than one chronic disease at the same time, this is called multimorbidity – a rapidly growing challenge for the healthcare sector as the population ages. In spite of this, multimorbidity has long been ignored in global public health research. A new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) now turns the spotlight on the problem. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:29:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-surgical-method-for-groin-hernia-in-women In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical method for treating groin hernias in women. The method could become an alternative in resource-limited settings where laparoscopic techniques are not generally available. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:36:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-microscopy-improves-parasite-detection-within-primary-health-care A new study from Karolinska Institutet, shows that artificial intelligence (AI) combined with portable digital microscopy improves the detection of intestinal worm infections, so-called soil-transmitted helminth (STH) in resource-limited settings. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, compared traditional manual microscopy with two AI-based methods for diagnosing soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) in stool samples from schoolchildren in Kenya. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:22:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/limited-health-interventions-in-gaza-new-who-report-highlights-serious-obstacles The research group Global Disaster Medicine – Health Needs and Response has been commissioned by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare to monitor and analyse global disasters. This includes providing expert support during crises and serving as a resource for Swedish authorities. A new WHO report, based on data and testimonies from healthcare workers in the field, shows that medical efforts in Gaza during spring have been severely hampered by blockades, attacks, and entry restricttions Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:21:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/shape-the-future-of-public-health-assistant-professor-opportunity The department of Global Public Health, has opened a position for an Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences to join our dynamic team. We are seeking inspiring, curious, and creative candidates to begin their academic career with us in the field of Public Health Sciences. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:50:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/executive-health-and-diplomacy-programme-gathers-leaders-in-sweden For one intensive week in June, 25 high-level professionals and leaders from 21 countries gathered at Kämpasten outside Sigtuna to take part in the masterclass of the Executive Programme in International Politics and Diplomacy for Health, jointly run by Karolinska Institutet and the Stockholm School of Economics. The programme equips professionals with the skills and tools needed to navigate complex political processes for health at the global and regional levels. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:29:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-groin-hernia-surgery-in-women Alphonsus Matovu, PhD student at the Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Global Surgery research group, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Groin Hernia Surgery in Women. Outputs, Factors, Methods and Costeffectiveness" on June 2, 2025. Main Supervisor is Jenny Löfgren. Mon, 26 May 2025 14:15:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adolescents-health-at-a-tipping-point-action-needed-to-address-rising-risks A new report by the second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing , with contributions from Karolinska Institute, shows that adolescents' health globally is at a tipping point. Without targeted action, at least half of the world's adolescents will be at risk of poor health by 2030. Fri, 23 May 2025 13:44:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-training-programme-for-health-promoting-family-support-in-schools In the autumn of 2025, the training program "A Healthy School Start for Health and Learning" will be launched for the first time. It is aimed at school teams consisting of principals, school nurses, and teachers, offering a structured approach to support families in creating healthy habits. We had a chat with the course leader Liselotte Schäfer Elinder to gain a deeper insight into the background of the training and what participants can expect. Thu, 08 May 2025 15:21:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/helena-nordenstedt-on-the-synergies-of-a-dual-role-with-clinical-work-and-research Helena Nordenstedt is a Senior lecturer and associate professor in global health at GPH and expert coordinator at the Centre for Health Crises. She combines her research with clinical work in internal medicine at Danderyds sjukhus. Her projects range from infectious disease outbreaks to non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, focusing on low-income settings. We asked Helena to share the advantages and challenges of her dual role. Wed, 07 May 2025 12:51:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/higher-cigarette-taxes-may-improve-childhood-survival A higher tax on cigarettes in low and middle-income countries can help to reduce child mortality, especially amongst the poorest children, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in The Lancet Public Health suggests. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:55:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-aids-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow KI Professor Anna Mia Ekström joins the KIB podcast in a conversation about the Face of AIDS Film Archive, the unique film archive documenting the global HIV epidemic 1986-2021. We talk about the importance of the current political landscape in the fight against HIV and AIDS, the results achieved in terms of treatment and the very real risk that these results will be reversed. We talk about the role of documentation and activism: ‘We don't see that today [...] and we know that silence kills.' Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:44:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ester-gubi-and-ann-liljas-receive-the-ki-sustainability-prize-2025 KI has awarded this year's Sustainability Prize to Ester Gubi, a doctor and sociologist, and Ann Liljas, associate professor in global public health and assistant lecturer, both at the Department of Global Public Health at KI. They receive the prize for their outstanding contributions to sustainable development. The prize was awarded for the third time and in connection with KI's Sustainability Day on 2 April. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:10:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/one-in-eight-patients-in-hospitals-are-critically-ill A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in BMJ Global Health, shows that one in eight patients admitted to hospitals are critically ill, and most of these patients are cared for outside intensive care units. The researchers behind the study believe that simple but underutilised care could save many lives at a low cost. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/critical-illness-more-common-than-expected-in-african-hospitals One in eight patients in hospitals in Africa is critically ill, and one in five of the critically ill die within a week, according to a new study in The Lancet. The researchers behind the largest study of critical illness in Africa to date conclude that many of these lives could have been saved with access to cheap life-saving treatments. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:30:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/large-differences-in-medical-oxygen-access-cause-suffering-and-death Six out of every ten people in the world lack access to safe medical oxygen which is contributing to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths each year and reducing the quality of life for millions more, according to a new report published in The Lancet Global Health. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:50:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/erc-proof-of-concept-grant-for-research-into-improved-global-vaccines Professor Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam and her research group have been awarded a Proof of Concept grant by the European Research Council (ERC) to investigate how vaccines can be adapted to genetic variations in people around the world. Their research paves the way for more effective protection against disease on a global scale. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:05:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-eu-consortium-to-tackle-marburg-virus With the new EU-funded grant, Sezgin team seeks to examine the virus-host interaction of Marburg virus (MARV) and establish a blueprint for the targeted development of antiviral strategies for newly emerging viruses. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:14:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-that-prepares-participants-for-medical-humanitarian-aid-work-commences-at-karolinska-institutet On 20 January, a new group of participants gathered at Karolinska Institutet (KI) for the first lesson in a slightly different course. The participants are all potential future medical humanitarian aid workers and will be taking the course this spring. It will prepare them for future work in health crises, disasters and low-resource areas. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:18:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-method-could-improve-cervical-cancer-screening Analyses of self-tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) can be used to divide HPV-positive women into three risk groups, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Queen Mary University of London published in PLOS Medicine. This method could be important for enhancing cervical cancer screening. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:53:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/gh-pharma-group-at-gph-coordinates-the-eu-mav-project-in-rwanda Professor Eleni Aklillu, GH-Pharma research group leader at the Department of Global Public Health, is leading the coordination of the EU MAV+ project in Rwanda. Sweden is part of the Team Europe initiative with a total budget of €10 million, managed by Sida. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:32:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annual-breedime-project-consortium-meeting-held-in-zanzibar The first annual consortium meeting of the BREEDIME project was recently held in Zanzibar, attracting around 40 participants. Over the two-day event, attendees discussed project milestones, achievements, challenges, and future plans. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:12:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/tobias-alfven-presents-at-cop29-addressing-climate-change-and-child-health Tobias Alfven attended session on COP29 in Azerbaijan focusing health and climate action, to present a report on the effects of climate change on child health and well-being. The session emphasized the urgent need to recognize the climate crisis as a health crisis, particularly for children, who are disproportionately affected due to their unique vulnerabilities from pregnancy through adolescence Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/emergency-medical-teams-global-meeting-in-abu-dhabi-a-venue-for-networking-and-knowledge-sharing For three days 1 300 EMTs, researchers, health professionals, country delegates and others representing 130 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for the World Health Organization’s Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting 2024. Members of the research group Global Disaster Medicine – Health Needs and Response, at the Department of Global Public Health at KI, attended the meeting and presented their work to build the EMT global network. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:41:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/take-the-opportunity-to-apply-for-the-erasmus-mundus-master-programme-public-health-in-disasters Through the research group Global Disaster Medicine - Health Needs and Responses, KI is one of three universities that are part of the Erasmus Mundus Master's programme Public Health in Disasters. The programme is a unique degree in public health in disasters, that provides students with both practical and theoretical knowledge of public health, health care in disasters and global health care and health systems. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:51:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/shanghai-delegation-explores-swedish-health-economics-and-childcare-systems The Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals research group recently hosted a delegation of prominent guests from Shanghai, China, to exchange insights on health economics and childcare systems. Their visit aimed to deepen the understanding of the Swedish healthcare system, particularly in the context of children’s health. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:12:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-in-disaster-medicine-for-specialist-doctors-conducted-exercises-in-widerstromska-for-the-first-time For three days, the classrooms in the Widerströmska building were particularly buzzing, when the research group Global Disaster Medicine conducted their course ‘Disaster Medicine - Health Care Response to Major Injuries, Health Crises and Disasters’ for specialist doctors. The research group has been running the course since 2018, but this was the first time it was held at Widerströmska. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:10:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/visit-from-indonesia-sets-the-ground-for-future-collaborations In September, the Department of Global Public Health and the research group Global Child Health and the Sustainable Development Goals, were visited by a delegation of eight medical doctors and researchers from Indonesia. The visit was the beginning of a four-year long collaboration on a PhD twinning arrangement and research on critical care, supported by Carl Bennet AB. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:40:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/one-in-three-cases-of-oral-cancer-are-due-to-smokeless-tobacco A new study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), with contribution from Karolinska Institutet, has revealed that one in three cases of oral cancer globally is linked to smokeless tobacco and areca nut use. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:39:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nobel-calling-event-with-karolinska-institutet-and-unicef-about-the-global-vaccination-program Every year in October, when the recipients of the Nobel Prizes are announced, the Nobel Prize Museum organizes events and meetings in collaboration with, among others, Karolinska Institutet. This year Professor Tobias Alfvén from the Department of Global Public Health teamed up with Secretary General of UNICEF Sweden Pernilla Baralt for a seminar about vaccination. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:18:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kth-great-prize-to-johan-von-schreeb Johan von Schreeb, professor of Global Disaster Medicine at Karolinska Institutet, is awarded the KTH Great Prize 2024 "for his efforts to reduce suffering in the world". Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:50:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/renewed-collaboration-between-ki-and-msf-with-support-from-the-kamprad-family-foundation Karolinska Institutet (KI) is renewing its educational collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and will soon launch two new courses. The courses are possible thanks to support from The Kamprad Family Foundation. The focus is on courses that provide participants with the skills and tools they need to work with healthcare interventions in low-resource contexts, humanitarian disasters and health crises, both globally and locally. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:35:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/my-best-day-generation-peps-new-online-training-for-school-children Generation Pep wants all children and young people in Sweden to have the opportunity and desire to live an active and healthy life. They collaborate with established knowledge partners, including Karolinska Institutet. Generation Pep now presents the online training programme My Best Day, developed in collaboration with researchers at KI and others, with the aim of improving young people's health. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:36:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-collaboration-with-ivi-increases-knowledge-about-vaccines-in-low-and-middle-income-countries The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) will be teaming up with specialists from KI again this year for a vaccinology course aimed at healthcare professionals and researchers from around the world. The course also now forms part of doctoral education at KI. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:41:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rising-temperatures-in-africa-may-increase-perinatal-deaths Heatwaves in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to become more common due to climate change. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others, published in Nature Medicine, reveals a worrying correlation between high temperatures in the final week of pregnancy and an increased risk of stillbirth and early neonatal mortality. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annual-pregart-project-consortium-meeting-held-in-ethiopia The Annual PREGART Project Consortium meeting took place from August 5-6, 2024, at Haile Resort in Hawassa City, Ethiopia. The event brought together over 60 participants, including consortium members, government stakeholders, and representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, and partner organizations. Attendees gathered to review the project’s progress, share insights, and outline plans for the year ahead. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:37:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-rer-cto-project-launched-to-enhance-clinical-trial-oversight-in-sub-saharan-africa A new project RER-CTO (Regulatory and Ethics Readiness for Clinical Trials Oversight) aimed at achieving excellence and harmonization in clinical trial oversight across sub-Saharan Africa has been launched, backed by nearly 1 million euros in funding from the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:53:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-abbie-barry-phd-who-consultant-advancing-public-health-in-africa Abbie Barry is a public health specialist and project manager with extensive expertise in pharmacovigilance, public health epidemiology, and disease control. She currently works as a consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, where she focuses on conducting desk research and epidemiological analysis to identify strategic investment areas and develop targeted interventions aimed at reducing the disease burden across the African continent. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:27:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rwanda-team-visits-addis-ababa-for-clinical-trial-training The Rwanda Clinical Trial Capacity Strengthening Team has visited Addis Ababa University. The team included members from the University of Rwanda, Rwanda Biomedical Center, and Rwanda FDA. The purpose of the visit was to learn how The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) set up a clinical trial training program. The visit was facilitated by Professor Eleni Aklillu from Karolinska Institutet and Professor Eyasu Makonnen from CDT Africa. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:14:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/secondment-to-world-health-organization-results-valuable-experience-for-epidemiologist Epidemiologist Moa Herrgård has spent six months seconded to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Centre for Health Emergencies in Amman, Jordan. The overall focus of her work has been to enhance health emergency preparedness and response in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Region. Looking back, she thinks the secondment has taught her a lot that will benefit work at KI. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:12:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-unicef-report-by-ki-researchers-on-how-climate-change-affects-childrens-health Unicef is launching a report written by two KI researchers that describes the devastating consequences of climate change for children's health globally. The report summarises research from the field and over 30 experts. It identifies the six main climate hazards and shows that they pose a serious threat to children's health and well-being. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:05:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/pulse-oximeters-crucial-in-primary-care-settings Research published in the Lancet Global Health describes the crucial role that pulse oximeters have in risk-stratification in both hospital and primary care or outpatient settings. Carina King, Associate Professor at the Department of Global Public Health has had a leading role in the newly published viewpoint. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:09:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/carl-bennet-partnership-enables-indonesian-research-collaboration-in-critical-care This week, Karolinska Institutet, reached an agreement on a new exciting multiyear partnership with Carl Bennet AB in support of academic collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia. President Annika Östman Wernerson signed the agreement with Carl Bennet outlining a four year program, totalling 8 million Swedish kronor. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:17:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ukrainian-researchers-visit-karolinska-institutet Last week of May four researchers from Ukraine came to Karolinska Institutet for a week of research exchange and collaboration. They are part of the Doc-Stud-Ukraine project funded by the Swedish Institute, focused on supporting Ukrainian PhD students and young researchers to contribute effectively to health systems strengthening, particularly for children and adolescents in deoccupied territories in Ukraine. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:40:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-workshop-on-rapid-response-briefs-in-health-crises How can we help decision-makers during health crises, by developing rapid and useful decision bases, built on research and proven experience? With this question in mind, the Centre for Health Crises gathered a group of curious participants in Aula Medica on Thursday 29 May for a full-day workshop on creating rapid response briefs for decision-making in health crises. Fri, 31 May 2024 16:34:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/holicare-project-welcomes-african-research-partners-for-cross-continental-collaboration The Global Child Health and SDGs research group is currently hosting three researchers from the HoliCare project’s African partner institutions, namely Senegal, Ethiopia and Uganda. The aim of the exchange is research capacity building of local researchers in partnership with Africa-based research institutions that are project partners. Wed, 08 May 2024 14:45:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/elena-rafetti-explores-the-impact-of-climate-extremes-on-population-health Elena Rafetti joined the Department of Global Public Health and the PRIME group in October 2023. She has a rich experience from previous roles at the University of Cambridge, Uppsala University and PhD at KI. Elena's research focuses on the effects of climate extremes on population health. This addition to the Department brings a new perspective to the Global Public Health research. Wed, 08 May 2024 09:25:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/general-physicians-practise-handling-mass-casualty-events The large hall at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm was buzzing with life on Friday morning 12 April when general physicians from all over Sweden practiced mass casualty management and triage, using the simulation exercise AnTriEx, which is developed and instructed by the research group Global Disaster Medicine - Health Needs and Responses at KI. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-dr-joseph-kabatende-working-with-regulatory-system-strengthening-in-eastern-and-southern-africa Dr Joseph Kabatende is a Health Products and Regulatory Systems Specialist working for the WHO. He completed his PhD in 2023 from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden after defending his doctoral thesis entitled “Pharmacovigilance of Mass Drug Administration for Control of Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminths in Rwanda". Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:34:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/towards-elimination-of-schistosomiasis-and-soil-transmitted-helminths-meet-dr-tigist-dires-gebreyesus Tigist Dires Gebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health specialist with a master’s in public health from University of Gondar, Ethiopia. She has been working within the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, the former Ethiopian Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority. In December 2023, Dr Gebreyesus defended her doctoral thesis that was part of the PROFORMA project at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Global Public Health. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:52:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/masters-programme-in-global-health-to-be-two-years-long KI will be expanding the Master's Programme in Global Health from a one-year programme to a two-year master's programme. KI has been offering the master's program in global health since 2012. In the fall semester of 2025, the first batch of students will begin the first round of the two-year master's program. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:35:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/world-leading-experts-gathered-to-secure-access-to-medical-oxygen The 13 March, Karolinska Institutet hosted several prominent researchers from The Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security at the Widerström building, with a focus on discussing how to secure the availability of medical oxygen in the world. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:02:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kickoff-for-the-eu-horizon-changemaker-project The EU Horizon Changemaker project, led by Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, on sustainable adolescent nutrition in Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso, successfully completed the first Consortium meeting. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:08:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/global-awareness-in-focus-when-university-management-visited-gph On Wednesday, March 6, the university management, President Annika Östman Wernerson, Vice President Martin Bergö and University Director Veronika Sundström visited the Department of Global Public Health, to gain a better insight into the department's activities. Key issues discussed included global awareness, the department's strengths and how dialogue can strengthen cooperation. In addition to the university management, the department's management team and Dean Carl Johan Sundberg participated. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:40:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/phd-candidate-adam-mitangu-fimbo-investigates-the-safety-and-efficacy-of-mass-drug-administration-drugs Adam Mitangu Fimbo is a doctoral student at Karolinska Institutet, but not for much longer. On April 26 he will defend is doctoral thesis titled Pharmacovigilance of Mass Drug Administration as Preventive Chemotherapy to Control and Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in Tanzania. Meet the Director General of Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, and expert on the safety and quality of drug administration. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:26:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-centre-for-health-crises-seconds-member-of-staff-to-cholera-outbreak Zambia is currently experiencing the worst cholera outbreak in over two decades. The acute diarrhoeal disease can be deadly if not treated, however with rapid and correct help, the majority of people affected can be treated successfully. The Centre for Health Crises as seconded members of staff to cholera outbreaks before, and on the 26th of January, Caroline de Groot went to Zambia, via the Centre’s collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:48:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epidemiologist-seconded-to-who-will-bring-valuable-insights-back-to-ki The eastern mediterranean region is currently facing a brewing health crisis, brought on not least by the war in Gaza. The danger of spread of infectious diseases means that effective epidemiological surveillance and action is key. To assist in these efforts, the Centre for Health Crises has seconded epidemiologist Moa Herrgård via our membership in WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:17:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sergio-keita-nhassengo-wants-children-to-grow-up-in-a-society-free-from-violence Every year worldwide, around 1 billion children aged 2–17 experience physical, sexual or psychological violence or neglect, representing approximately half of the global child population. Sociologist Sergio Keita Nhassengo investigates epidemiology of violence against children in Mozambique and the readiness of stakeholders across organisations to counter and prevent child maltreatment. Meet the PhD student who wants a future where all children can live in a safe environment free from violence. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:31:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-phd-thesis-looks-beyond-survival-in-humanitarian-settings Beyond surviving after an injury comes living. To what extent a person is able to return to the life and independence previously enjoyed is an important aspect of recovery and rehabilitation is often a crucial factor in that. Nonetheless, it is a factor often overlooked in humanitarian settings and it is an area where more research is needed. Bérangère Gohy’s PhD thesis looks beyond survival, to how recovery is measured and what the patients’ road to regained independence looks like. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:34:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/seminar-how-can-sweden-contribute-to-global-neonatal-research On November 9, the seminar ”How can Sweden contribute to Global Neonatal Research” was organized on the initiative of Global Youth and Child Health, a section of the Swedish Paediatric Society and the Swedish Network for Global Child Health. Around 50 physical participants and up to 70 online with different engagements in global newborn health attended the seminar. From researchers and academics to clinicians working for NGOs and public health specialists participated. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:24:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-stockholm-school-of-economics-to-launch-a-program-in-health-diplomacy Global health is becoming increasingly complex, ranging from pandemics and climate change to wars, migration and deteriorating mental health. There is an urgent need for a new generation of global health leaders, equipped with the skills to navigate different political environments and drive change. The Stockholm School of Economics and Karolinska Institutet are now launching a new initiative to meet the challenges ahead. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:02:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-coordinates-a-new-eu-funded-project-in-east-africa Karolinska Institutet and Professor Eleni Aklillu at the Department of Global Public Health leads a new initiative, that aims to enhance the oversight of medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, research ethics, and clinical trials in Tanzania and Rwanda. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:40:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/trainings-for-cholera-detection-in-water-in-nigeria Giulia Gaudenzi and Kelly Elimian are currently running a research project focused on assessing the diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic test kits for detecting cholera in environmental water in comparison to standard diagnostic methods, such as culture and PCR, in Nigeria. They have conducted trainings in Nigeria on the use of these test kits. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:48:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/enbel-conference-on-connecting-health-and-climate-change Taking place in Stockholm on 11-12th October the ENBEL transdisciplinary conference brought together researchers, policy makers, NGOs and private sector representatives to present and discuss climate change effects on health, as well as adaptation, societal consequences, and opportunities for climate resilient development. One of the main objects of the EU-funded project is to enhance collaboration between health, environmental and climate research. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:43:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/anna-theresia-ekman-researches-prevalence-associated-risk-factors-and-early-detection-developmental-delay-and-disabilities Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals group member Anna-Theresia Ekman had her halftime seminar October 9 for her PhD project titled: Prevalence, associated risk factors, and early detection of developmental delay and disabilities among young children living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:25:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-student-combines-master-studies-with-field-work-in-disasters It began with a text message in the early hours of the morning. A few hours later he was on a plane to Morocco, reading the first reports and trying to start a secondary data analysis of the situation. Within the 48 hours after the earthquake, he was in the most affected region. He had barely gotten back from that mission, when he was asked to go to Libya and to do the same thing all over again, this time in a heavily flooded town. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:58:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/universities-key-to-achieving-the-sustainable-development-goals With only six years left until 2030 when the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved, this year's Sustainability Forum was organised with a focus on the role of universities in sustainability work. The organisers were the University Alliance Stockholm Trio.  Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:38:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-passion-and-personal-experience-unite-in-phd-thesis-on-breast-feeding-in-humanitarian-emergencies The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends infants to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. But in some contexts, such as in a humanitarian emergency, adopting and maintaining optimal breastfeeding practices could be challenging. Unpacking what the challenges and opportunities of breastfeeding support in humanitarian emergencies are, and how to conduct such support effectively, is the topic of Nieves Amat Camacho’s PhD. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:48:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-2023-stratneuro-retreat-science-and-scenic-beauty The yearly StratNeuro retreat gathers neuroscience researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the Royal Institute of Technology for a couple of days of networking and getting up to date with the latest research from across the spectrum of neuroscience topics aligning with the interests that the StratNeuro constellation represents. This year, our retreat took place on the 29th and 30th of May, at Djurönäset, in a picturesque location by the Stockholm archipelago. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:24:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/angela-amoros-molina-presents-paper-on-integrating-the-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-into-higher-education Ángela Amorós Molina is a former Global Health master student who was invited to present at Rowan University that has hosted a workshop series about teaching and research on the Sustainable Development Goals. Her paper Integrating the United Nations sustainable development goals into higher education globally: a scoping review, sparked the workshop participants to reflect on the importance of raising awareness among the students of the role of the SDGs and increase their presence in university. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:00:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-lancet-respiratory-medicine-risk-and-accuracy-of-outpatient-identified-hypoxaemia-for-death-among-suspected-child-pneumonia-cases-in-rural-bangladesh Team member Carina King with colleagues’ have an article published in this month’s issue of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. The paper that is also featured on the cover, is about a multifacility, prospective, observational study conducted in rural Bangladesh to evaluate the potential effect of pulse oximetry implementation on the WHO IMCI-based outpatient care of 3848 young children with suspected pneumonia. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:16:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/guest-researcher-giulia-dallagiacoma-has-defended-her-thesis-on-rsv-prevention-and-completed-her-specialty-medical-training Dr Giulia Dallagiacoma graduated from medical school at the University of Pavia, Italy, where she also recently completed her specialty in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. As part of her specialty training, she had the opportunity to visit another university and therefore joined Karolinska Institutet as a guest researcher to write her thesis project on RSV prevention among children. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:34:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/method-of-improving-young-peoples-wellbeing-tested-in-more-cities According to UNICEF, approximately one in five young people suffer from mental health issues, which in turn often leads to risk-taking with alcohol, tobacco and drugs. In the long run, it can cause lifelong health impairments in adulthood. In a three-year project coordinated by Karolinska Institutet, a method used to improve young people’s wellbeing in India, Kenya, the U.S. and Colombia is being evaluated to see if it can work in other parts of the world. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:03:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/public-health-in-focus-during-ministers-visit-to-ki Lifestyles, the pandemic and dental care were some of the topics under discussion when Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed visited Karolinska Institutet on 28 August, the same day as the autumn term kicked off. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/agenda-2030-discussed-when-karolinska-institutet-hosted-uidp-europe-event Earlier this summer UIDP in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet held a two-day event where strategic thinkers and leading practitioners met to discuss approaches for increasing innovation and building strong partnerships between universities, industry, and government. One of the invited speakers was Tobias Alfvén, who discussed how different sectors can contribute to the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:09:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-episodes-of-riskzonen-in-august-and-september The podcast Riskzonen, featuring well-known KI staff members Mattis Öberg and Emma Frans, is back with a new season! The four episodes were released in May and June, and after a brief break over summer, more episodes will now be released each Monday, starting on 28 August. Each episode features the topic health crisis, in one way or another, ranging from relief efforts in war to antibiotic resistance. The new season is made in collaboration with the Centre for Health Crises. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:05:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/commissioners-olivia-biermann-and-mariam-claeson-co-lead-workstream-in-the-second-lancet-commission-on-adolescent-health-and-wellbeing Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals team members Olivia Biermann and Mariam Claeson are commissioners on the second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Together they co-lead the commission’s workstream on the political economy of adolescent mental health and well-being. Last month, May 9-11, they visited Nairobi, Kenya for a midterm meeting to present and discuss the progress of the workstreams of the commission. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:34:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-course-in-sustainable-health-and-development-attracts-students-from-several-study-programmes-at-ki Students from the study programmes in nursing, radiography, medicine and psychology attended the new elective course in Sustainable Health and Development, 7.5 credits, which is offered for the first time in the spring term of 2023. The course is developed by the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health, which is a cooperation between KI and Makerere University. Thu, 25 May 2023 13:53:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/juliet-mwanga-amumpaire-private-health-facilities-need-support-to-improve Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire is a paediatrician and Associate Professor of paediatrics at Mbarara University with over ten years of experience conducting clinical research. She is currently the director of Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre run by Médecins Sans Frontières that conducts health related research aiming to guide policy for stakeholders in health. She recently pursued her PhD where she studied the quality of care at private health facilities in Uganda. Fri, 12 May 2023 14:07:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/celebrating-20-years-of-swedish-cooperation-with-the-university-of-rwanda University of Rwanda and the Swedish Embassy in Kigali celebrated 20 years of cooperation. At the three day-celebration in Rwanda were representatives from the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology, Uppsala University among others. Following the celebration, KTH held a two-day workshop as a kickoff for expanded and deepened cooperation under a new agreement that was signed. Stefan Swartling Peterson and Giulia Gaudenzi report from their trip to Rwanda. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:14:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/newborn-care-research-team-visits-phu-san-hospital-in-vietnam The newborn care researchers in the team Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals, have visited research colleagues at the Phu San Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. The visit included meetings with the director and vice-director of Phu San, Dr Nguyen Duy Anh and Dr Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, visits to hospital departments, presentation of ongoing and upcoming research, workshops, simulation trainings and planning of studies including the NeoSpirit project and future Vietnamese PhD candidates. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:44:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/elin-larsson-appointed-member-of-the-scientific-and-technical-advisory-group-stag Elin Larsson has been appointed to the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) to the HRP, i.e. the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:11:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/funding-for-the-minor-field-studies-program-ends Funding for the Minor Field Studies program (MFS-program) has been withdrawn due to economic instability and the war in Ukraine. But, says Associate professor Claudia Hanson at the Department of Global Health at Karolinska Institutet, the withdrawal also indicates a moving away from global solidarity. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:32:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/funding-for-global-study-on-hpv-burden-among-girls-and-women Several KI researchers are part of an international project that has been awarded nearly $15 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with $1 million co-funding from the Swedish government. The project involves a multi-country study to better understand the burden of Human papillomavirus (HPV) among girls and women in low and lower middle-income countries. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:48:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mats-hallgren-receives-3-930-000-sek-in-grant-from-forte Mats Hallgren receives a grant of 3 930 000 SEK for the project “Post covid-19 as a threat to healthy ageing: a randomized controlled trial of yoga to improve quality of life”. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:49:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/generous-parental-leave-is-protective-against-poorer-mental-health Being on parental leave is protective against poorer mental health particularly among mothers, with evidence of this beneficial effect continuing in later life, according to a systematic review in The Lancet Public Health. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:36:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/phd-student-irene-wanyana-joins-the-team-to-explore-sdg-linkages-in-uganda-0 Our newest team member Irene Wanyana joins the Department of Global Public to pursue her PhD. In her research project titled Multisectoral Approaches to Sustainable Health in Uganda, A focus on the role of climatic variabilities on maternal and child health, Irene aims to explore the linkages that exist between health and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Uganda. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:03:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-expert-coordinator-in-health-system-resilience-at-the-centre-for-health-crises The Centre for Health Crises at KI is expanding its group of expert coordinators. This time it is the area of expertise is health systems resilience, and it comes in the form of Helena Nordenstedt, associate professor and medical doctor, with an extensive experience. Her research interests span the area of global health and resilience to crises on a systems level. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:30:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-centre-for-health-crises-publishes-its-first-annual-report The Centre for Health Crises at KI has published its first annual report, covering activities at the Centre during 2022. Since it is the centre's first year in operation, the report also outline the background to the establishing of the centre, the centre's organisational structure and introduces the staff. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:56:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-latest-number-of-the-swedish-paediatric-associations-magazine-is-out-with-contributions-from-our-team-members This year's first edition of Barnläkaren, the Swedish Paediatric Assosiaction's magazine, is published. The theme of the latest issue is global health and the Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals research team leader Tobias Alfvén was the guest editor. Download the paper to read about the research from the child health team members. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:49:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/education-minister-visits-ki-hearing-about-the-potential-gives-me-goosebumps Minister for Education Mats Persson met researchers and students when he visited Karolinska Institutet on 1 February. Topics of discussion with the students included the conditions relating to clinical placements, student funding rules and the situation for overseas students and doctoral students. The researchers, for their part, talked about the progress being made in areas such as precision medicine and about KI’s preparedness for new health crises. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:22:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/launch-of-eu-project-holicare-aiming-to-facilitate-the-broad-access-to-diagnosis-of-respiratory-tract-infections In September 2O22 the HoliCare project was launched under the coordination of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and gathering 14 partners across Africa and Europe including Karolinska Institutet. The project’s ambition is to tackle the challenge of diagnostics, treatment and prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs), the leading cause of death in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:30:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/daniel-hellden-climate-change-and-child-health-what-do-we-know-in-2023 The world is quickly approaching a tipping point when it comes to preventing many of the devastating consequences of the climate crisis. We see the effects of it on the environment and our planet, and in recent years the discussion on the effects of climate change on human health has grown. But what do we know about the effects on children? Doctoral student Daniel Helldén, presents at the Global Child Health conference organized by University of Calgary. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:22:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/common-medicine-can-stop-the-transmission-of-hiv-infection-from-mother-to-child Antiviral drugs almost completely reduce the risk of mothers passing on HIV infection to their children, even in a low-income country with a high HIV incidence such as Tanzania, according to a new study in The Lancet HIV by researchers from Karolinska Institutet. The discovery raises hopes of achieving the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating the spread of infection from mother to child. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:41:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/visit-from-colleagues-at-phu-san-hospital-in-vietnam The newborn care researchers in the global child health and sustainable development goals team have had a visit from research colleagues at the Phu San Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, November 23-26. The visit included workshops on ongoing and upcoming collaborations and studies including the NeoSpirit project and planning for future Vietnamese PhD candidates as well as visiting hospitals. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:20:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mattias-schedwin-and-kevin-baker-report-from-astmh-2022-in-seattle The world's biggest community for tropical medicine and global health, the American Society for Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH), had its annual meeting between the 30th of October and November 3rd in Seattle, USA. Global Child Health and SDG research team members Mattias Schedwin and Kevin Baker that participated and were selected to present their research, share their experiences and thoughts from the conference. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:56:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/this-years-rosling-seminar-highlights-the-impact-of-climate-on-global-health “Our planet, our health – an intergenerational dialogue” – the title of this year’s Rosling Seminar at Karolinska Institutet. The seminar, which was held 5 October, was jointly arranged by KI and the WHO with participants attending on site and online. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:45:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nobel-calling-seminar-why-do-5-million-children-still-die-before-their-fifth-birthday The research team Global Child Health and the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum hosted a seminar on global child health as part of the Nobal Calling Stockholm week. Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire from Mbarara University in Uganda and Tobias Alfvén, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, discussed why five million children die every year and what is needed for more children to survive. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:16:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-health-is-translated-into-money Various health care interventions can, to put it in simplified terms, yield different amounts of health per invested Swedish krona. But how can subjective experiences, such as quality of life, be brought into these calculations? Researchers at Karolinska Institutet find ways to make health economic decisions. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:33:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/scientific-challenge-to-measure-inequity-in-health How is health equity even calculated? Researchers Emelie Agardh and Matteo Bottai at Karolinska Institutet are looking for new methodological paths, among other things inspired by the game Master mind. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:33:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/six-unusual-factors-that-affect-health We know that lifestyle affects health. But even factors that you cannot control have an influence. Here are six examples. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:13:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/understanding-health-inequities-and-how-to-reduce-them Have a car. Don’t be poor. Don’t have a stressful job. Age, gender and socioeconomics are some of the factors that affect your risk of developing an illness and of dying prematurely. Sweden has set the goal of levelling out influenceable health gaps within one generation. But is this goal realistic? And why is it so difficult to achieve? Read an article series about health inequities from the Swedish magazine Medicinsk Vetenskap. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:48:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/conflict-alone-is-a-poor-indicator-of-child-health-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo Conflict causes deaths and injuries, as well as health consequences from the displacement of populations, breakdown of health services and an increased risk of disease transmission. But in DRC that has suffered from conflict and instability for decades, conflict alone is a poor indicator for child health. In his study, Mattias Schedwin, compares coverage of key child health policy indicators across provinces in DRC and their association with child mortality and level of conflict in the country. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:53:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/telemedicine-can-give-vulnerable-women-access-to-safe-medical-abortions A new study published in The Lancet shows that medical abortion can be carried out both safely and effectively via telemedicine, without a routine ultrasound examination. The study, which is a collaboration between researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Cape Town in South Africa, highlights the opportunities to provide safe and effective abortion services in low-resource settings. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:57:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-difference-in-sexual-well-being-regardless-of-the-mode-of-delivery-after-18-years Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Bristol have investigated the relationship between mode of delivery and sexual well-being several years after childbirth. The study, published in the journal BJOG, showed no difference in sexual frequency or sexual satisfaction in women who were delivered vaginally or by caesarean section. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:26:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/war-injuries-more-than-just-the-bullet-wounds Hearing the word ‘war injury’, one might think of bullet wounds, torn off limbs or burns from explosions. And whilst injuries such as these certainly feature in the palette of suffering that war brings, the reality is more complex, and to some extent perhaps also less cinematic. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:03:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/our-health-is-on-fire-campaign-on-the-health-impacts-of-climate-change The students' association IFMSA runs the Vår hälsa brinner (Our health is on fire) campaign to raise awareness and educate about the health impacts of climate change. Students see a need to work concretely on the issue, not least during their medical training. They have made an alphabet series illustrating the impact of climate change on public health and hold educational workshops. During Politician's Week in Almedalen, they held a workshop and distributed posters with the alphabet. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:02:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-new-phd-student-andre-thunberg-and-his-research-on-management-of-severe-paediatric-illness-in-malawi In March 2022, André Thunberg had his ISP seminar at the Department of Global Public Health. His research focuses on the prevalence and management of severe paediatric illness in Malawi. Besides his doctoral studies, André also works at Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital as a resident doctor. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:17:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/anna-mia-ekstrom-wants-to-see-long-term-thinking-and-multitasking-in-dealing-with-health-crises Anna-Mia Ekström has been involved with the Centre for Health Crises since the very beginning and is now a part of its first steering group. Before the Centre was formed, she was a member of KI’s interdisciplinary resource team post COVID-19 (KIRP), and the task force that helped shape the centre. Just like with her many other engagements her aim is to make a difference, especially for the most vulnerable. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:50:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-on-the-relation-between-extreme-weather-events-and-death The majority of cold wave related deaths occurred in middle-income countries followed by high-income countries, deaths were likely to occur during heat waves than cold waves or severe winter weather, in particularly in high-income countries and increased CO2 emissions can result in an increased number of deaths during severe weather events. That is the conclusion of a recently published study that looked at extreme weather events and deaths in the years 1999 to 2018. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:58:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/daniel-hellden-phd-student-on-the-role-of-the-sdgs-in-cambodia-and-the-impact-of-non-health-sector-determinants-on-child-health Friday May 20, doctoral student Daniel Helldén had his halftime seminar at the Department of Global Public Health. Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Synergies Approach and interviews with stakeholders, Daniel aims to investigate the views and perceptions on the linkages between SDGs, different sectors and child health in Cambodia. Through machine learning, he also investigates non-health risk factors of morbidity from infectious diseases. Tue, 31 May 2022 11:05:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/every-breath-counts-launches-early-career-network-for-pneumonia-researchers The Every Breath Counts Coalition Research Group is launching a PhD and early career researcher network to support emerging researchers working across any discipline in the area of pneumonia. The purpose is to promote networking and publish a monthly blog where early career researchers, and new research in the field are highlighted. Mon, 30 May 2022 10:23:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/johan-von-schreeb-wants-to-create-order-in-chaos When others run away from bad things, Johan von Schreeb can be found dashing towards them. He has a wealth of experience in bringing order to chaotic situations – but as an administrator, he’s a complete disaster. Meet the professor who wants to control the health crises of the future. Wed, 25 May 2022 08:44:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hybrid-strains-make-insidious-parasite-more-dangerous Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have mapped how the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi forms new variants that are more effective at evading the immune system and causing disease. Their findings can give rise to new methods for diagnosing, preventing and treating Chagas disease, which affects millions of people in Central and South America, causing thousands of deaths every year. The study is published in the journal eLife. Tue, 10 May 2022 10:32:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/next-step-for-the-fruitful-collaboration-between-makerere-university-and-ki One of KI’s largest international collaborations is with Makerere University in Uganda. In time for Makerere’s 100th anniversary, the partnership is to manifest itself in a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health. A delegation from KI travelled in May to Uganda to cement the relationship. Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/prevention-the-key-to-a-healthier-future Two of this year’s honorary doctors, HRH Prince Daniel and Soumya Swaminathan, took part in a seminar on sustainable health arranged by Karolinska Institutet on Friday 29 April. The discussions centred around prevention and long-term health. Tue, 03 May 2022 10:12:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-mortality-for-referred-malawian-children-with-low-glucose-or-blood-oxygen-levels A study in rural Malawi underscores the need for better clinical management of severely ill children with very low blood sugar or blood oxygen levels. The study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Parent and Child Health Initiative in Malawi, among others, found high mortality rates for children with either of these symptoms even when they were admitted to a hospital. The findings are published in the journal Bulletin of the World Health Organisation. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:44:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-new-understanding-of-how-the-immune-system-deals-with-malaria By analysing samples from patients who have been treated for malaria in Sweden, researchers at Karolinska Institutet can now describe how the immune system acts to protect the body after a malaria infection. The results, published in the journal Cell Reports, provide knowledge that can aid in the development of more effective vaccines against the disease. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/christine-felt-empowered-after-the-public-health-in-disasters-erasmus-mundus-masters-programme Christine Fransman was looking for something new in her career and wanted to learn more about health care in disasters when she found the Public Health in Disasters Erasmus Mundus Master's programme at Karolinska Institutet. She has a background in health science and works as a research manager in a hospital in her native Netherlands. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:21:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/global-warming-projected-to-increase-health-burden-from-hyponatremia Global warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring hospitalization due to critically low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known as hyponatremia. A new study from Karolinska Institutet projects that a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius would increase the burden on hospitals from hyponatremia by almost 14 percent. The findings are published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:50:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-doctoral-representatives-at-the-department-of-global-public-health The Department of Global Public Health (GPH) has got two new doctoral student representatives; Soha el Halabi and Katrine de Angeles. They represent the students in meetings and committees at the department and work to help and support new and existing doctoral students. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:12:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/vanda-amado-phd-student-in-the-injuries-social-aetiology-and-consequences-isac-group-on-paediatric-injury-care-in-mozambique On the 3rd of March, doctoral student Vanda had her half-time seminar online via Zoom and in Widerströmska huset. Vanda is a Mozambican healthcare practitioner specialising as a pediatric surgeon in Spain and is now using her experiences from clinical work into research in her thesis titled: ‘Acute pediatric injury in a low-resource African setting during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insight on injury epidemiology and care from the largest hospitals of Mozambique’ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:40:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-nordic-pandemic-network-gathered-to-discuss-inequity-and-vulnerability-in-relation-to-covid-19 Over the course of two half-days students, researchers, & implementers from a range of disciplines gathered online to examine matters of inequity and vulnerability in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Nordic countries. The event was hosted by the Nordic Pandemic Network, an interdisciplinary collaboration on COVID-19 & its impact in the Nordic region, which KI is a part of along with The University of Copenhagen, Roskilde University, University of Stavanger & Hanken School of Economics. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:21:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/meet-the-erasmus-mundus-students-of-20212022 The students in the 2021/2022 year of the Erasmus Mundus Master programme Public Health in Disasters are about to complete their time in Sweden and move on. We spoke to Rickkye Gan and Collins Santhanasamy about what made them interested in the programme, what they have learnt and what they will take with them from their time in Sweden. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:12:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/guest-lecture-with-professor-mark-jordans-supporting-the-mental-health-of-children-in-fragile-settings Last week the Department of Global Public Health in cooperation with War Child Sweden and the Swedish Red Cross University College hosted a guest lecture with Professor Mark Jordans. In his presentation, Professor Jordans presented interventions and evidence on how to promote the mental health and well-being of children in settings made fragile by armed conflicts. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:31:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/meet-kelly-elimian-global-public-health-expert-working-on-cholera-interventions-in-nigeria Kelly Elimian is a postdoctoral researcher at Karolinska Institutet in the research team Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals, Department of Global Public Health. His research focuses on strengthening cholera interventions in the north-eastern part of Nigeria and making sure available interventions are properly implemented across cholera endemic countries, of which Nigeria is one. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:49:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-report-norms-and-values-about-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-equality Anna Kågesten and Karin Båge, Assistant Professor and PhD-student respectively, at the Department of Global Public Health, have co-authored a newly published report for the Expert Group on Aid Studies. The report aims to improve the understanding of norms and values that undermine vs. support sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to identify gaps and possibilities for Swedish development cooperation to find ways to relate to these norms and values. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:19:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/unequal-care-and-social-isolation-a-threat-to-refugee-health Never before have so many people been displaced by war and poverty. Such change and loss can leave deep psychological scars. A new thesis by Doctor Maria Sundvall at Karolinska Institutet is based on surveys and interviews with asylum seekers and refugees in Sweden about their encounters with the psychiatric and primary care services. The results of her studies can make a significant contribution to the dialogue between migrants, clinics and authorities. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hang-tran-thi-thanhs-research-on-hypothermia-treatment-for-newborn-babies Last month was the half time seminar of Hang Tran Thi Thanh with the title: Clinical and experimental implementation of standardised hypothermic treatment for neonatal asphyxia in low-income settings. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:29:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/nobel-calling-seminar-on-climate-and-environmental-change-and-childrens-health Line Gordon and Tobias Alfvén participated in Nobel Calling Stockholm 2021 with a lecture arranged by Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm Resilience Center at Stockholm University. Focusing on the United Nations Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s latest report, the current state of knowledge about climate and environmental change and how this affects the world's children was summarized and discussed. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:01:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-shows-how-to-debunk-health-misinformation The current pandemic shows how quickly health misinformation can spread. However, there are tools to debunk misinformation as demonstrated by a new study on health communication strategies from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal BMJ Global Health. The study, which focuses on misinformation about typhoid in Sierra Leone, also shows that explicitly addressing falsehoods seems more effective in busting misbeliefs than simply stating scientific facts. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/public-health-expert-mariam-claeson-on-global-child-health-and-future-challenges Mariam Claeson is the senior project manager for the Political Economy of Adolescent Mental Health project at the Department of Global Public Health. After many years working abroad she is back at KI where her journey started as a medical student. She discusses progress in child health globally especially reduction in child mortality but is concerned about the major setbacks caused by the pandemic. Her focus now is on how to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:25:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/corporate-influence-linked-to-slow-implementation-of-public-health-policies-globally Implementation of WHO’s recommended public health policies on alcohol, unhealthy foods and tobacco has been slow globally, according to a study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, published in the journal The Lancet Global Health. The study found particularly low implementation in poor, less democratic countries and where corporations had more influence for example through corruption and political favoritism. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:10:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/statins-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-death-from-covid-19-in-major-population-study Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has been debated whether statins influence the risk of death from COVID-19. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now conducted the largest population study to date in the field. The study, which is published in PLOS Medicine, indicates that statin treatment slightly lowers COVID-19 mortality. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:57:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seminar-in-the-spirit-of-hans-rosling-with-a-focus-on-sustainable-health In October, WHO and Karolinska Institutet arranged the first Rosling seminar on the theme "Health Equity and Pandemics – a Moonshot for Sustainable Health". It stressed that the path to sustainable health is through global cooperation and an international perspective where the focus is on the world's most vulnerable. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:24:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nicolas-pejovic-wins-award-for-best-thesis Dr Nicolas Pejovic has been awarded this year’s Rolf Zetterstöm prize for best thesis in pediatrics. The award was presented at Karolinska Institutet during Barnveckan. In his doctoral thesis No cry at birth. Neaonatal resuscitation in low resource setting: role of the laryngeal mask airway, Dr Pejovic investigates how midwives in low-resource settings could safely resuscitate newborns more effectively using a laryngeal mask instead of a conventional facemask. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:27:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-seminar-on-the-pandemic-and-future-health-threats-the-world-was-unprepared At the end of September, a seminar tilted “How can we prepare ourselves for the next health crisis?” was held at KI with an expert panel including representatives of the Swedish Public Health Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. Anders Nordström, the Swedish Ambassador for Global Health and Secretary of the WHO’s Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), spoke on the WHO report “COVID-19: Make it the Last Pandemic”. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:51:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-doctoral-student-and-nurse-martina-gustavsson-helps-displaced-in-haiti Poverty and violence were already endemic even before an earthquake hit Haiti in mid-August. Thousands of people now live in informal camp sites in the capital Port-au-Prince. KI doctoral student and nurse Martina Gustavsson went there to work with Doctors Without Borders’ emergency response team. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:57:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-center-to-promote-sustainable-health On Thursday 16 September the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH) was inaugurated. It's a digital competence center that has been established together with Makerere University in Uganda. The purpose of the center is to promote sustainable health and contribute to Agenda 2030 with the help of a long-term partnership. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:07:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/tuberculosis-programs-should-focus-more-on-young-people-researchers-say Young people are at risk of falling seriously unwell with tuberculosis and spreading the disease. Therefore, researchers at Karolinska Institutet, among others, have mapped key factors that affect the treatment outcomes in 10- to 24-year-olds with tuberculosis in Brazil, where the disease is increasing. To deal with the global tuberculosis epidemic, researchers say that greater focus is needed on this age group in tuberculosis programs. The study is published in The Lancet Global Health. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:30:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fatty-liver-more-common-in-children-of-mothers-with-obesity Children and young people whose mothers had a BMI greater than 30 during early pregnancy are at an increased risk of fatty liver disease. This is shown in a register-based study from Karolinska Institutet and Harvard University published in the journal Journal of Hepatology. As obesity rates increase also in women at a child-bearing age, more and more young people are at risk of developing fatty liver disease, the researchers say. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:05:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hunter-gatherer-groups-identify-sick-europeans-without-difficulty The evolutionary ability to identify sick individuals is crucial to reducing contagion and thereby improving chances of survival. Although most animals have this ability, whether humans have the same behavioural immune system has long been a subject of discussion. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now proven that hunter-gatherer groups can, with great certainty, identify the sick from Western Europe. The study was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:29:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/low-cost-method-for-finding-new-coronavirus-variants Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a technology for cost-effective surveillance of the global spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The technique is presented in the scientific journal Nature Communications. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/immediate-skin-to-skin-contact-after-birth-improves-survival-of-pre-term-babies Continuous skin-to-skin contact starting immediately after delivery even before the baby has been stabilised can reduce mortality by 25 per cent in infants with a very low birth weight. This according to a study in low- and middle-income countries coordinated by the WHO on the initiative of researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Wed, 26 May 2021 23:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/climate-smart-school-lunches-accepted-by-students Many researchers agree that shifting to a more plant-based diet is an important step towards reducing our impact on the climate. A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet describes the development and test of a new method of providing sustainable school lunches. The new lunch resulted in a 40 per cent reduction in climate impact with no increase in cost or decrease in consumption. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-gives-hope-of-eliminating-mother-to-baby-transmission-of-hiv Anti-retroviral drugs are a vital tool in the prevention and treatment of HIV. A new study of pregnant women in Tanzania shows that life-long antiviral treatment also seems to prevent viral transmission from mother to baby. The results of the study, which was conducted in part by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Lancet HIV, make a promising contribution to the WHO’s work with HIV prevention in low and middle-income countries. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:30:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/good-results-for-groin-hernia-operations-not-performed-by-doctors-in-sierra-leone In countries with a severe shortage of surgeons it is common for some operations to be carried out by medical staff with lower formal qualifications. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have led an international study on the safety and efficacy of a common surgical procedure. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that inguinal hernia operations performed by associate clinicians at a hospital in Sierra Leone were just as safe and effective as those performed by doctors. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:14:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/healthy-lifestyle-in-middle-age-linked-to-reduced-dementia-risk As life expectancies rise, so does the risk of dementia. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now studied how an active, non-smoking lifestyle can influence this correlation. The results, which are published in PLOS Medicine, suggest that good cardiovascular health gradually decreases the risk of dementia. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/alternative-method-for-birth-asphyxia-safe-to-use Birth asphyxia is one of the most common causes of neonatal death. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others have now evaluated a method of resuscitation not previously used by midwives. The study, which is published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a laryngeal mask is a safe and easy-to-use alternative to other methods and one that is particularly suitable for use in low-income countries. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:45:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ethics-seminar-4-november-closed-borders-hurt-children-and-teenagers-globally The global shutdown during the pandemic is particularly harmful to children and teenagers in the poorer parts of the world, said Professor Anna Mia Ekström during an ethics seminar held at KI in November. Also participating at the seminar was state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:56:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-cheaper-faster-covid-19-test Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method for fast, cheap, yet accurate testing for COVID-19 infection. The method simplifies and frees the testing from expensive reaction steps, enabling upscaling of the diagnostics. This makes the method particularly attractive for places and situations with limited resources, for repeated testing and for moving resources from expensive diagnostics to other parts of the care chain. The study is published in Nature Communications. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/web-based-cbt-effective-for-alcohol-use-disorder While alcohol dependency is becoming increasingly common, it is difficult to obtain help. However, new research presented in a doctoral thesis by Magnus Johansson at Karolinska Institutet shows that web-based CBT is no less effective than face-to-face CBT. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:24:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/maintaining-health-services-during-challenges-requires-collaboration-flexibility-and-clear-decision-making Key factors for health systems to maintain health services when faced with challenges are collaboration, clear decision-making for health system workers as well as flexible response plans, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 27 May 2020 12:10:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-to-give-covid-19-training Karolinska Institutet’s Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters has been tasked by the National Board of Health and Welfare to arrange an education, training and practice package (e.g. on the handling of personal protective equipment) for medical personnel in connection with the Covid-19 outbreak. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:22:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-antibiotic-use-in-rural-china Hi there Oliver Dyer, doctoral student at the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet. On Thursday 12 March you will defend your thesis. Tell us, what is your thesis about? Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:36:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/antibiotic-prescribing-by-general-practitioners-in-malta-is-high-and-impacted-by-numerous-factors Hi there Erika Saliba Gustafsson, doctoral student at the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet. On Monday 2 March you will defend your thesis. Tell us, what is your thesis about? Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:13:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-of-civilians-with-conflict-related-wounds-helps-improve-the-care-for-vulnerable-patients Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have carried out the first randomised trial of civilians with acute conflict-related wounds at two hospitals in areas affected by armed conflict. The study, which is published in The Lancet Global Health, shows that a new, more costly method of wound treatment is not more effective than standard treatment. The researchers hope to inspire new research projects in conflict zones that could improve the care for these vulnerable patients. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/one-step-closer-to-a-centre-of-excellence-for-sustainable-health An extensive workshop has been held to further the vision of creating a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health. Karolinska Institutet is driving the development together with Makerere University in Uganda, with focus on non-communicable diseases and other high burden diseases. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:40:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-disappointment-that-led-to-a-nobel-prize When Nobel prize winner Michael Kremer initially looked at the data of his now famous 1990s Kenya school study, he felt shocked and disappointed. The data showed that more textbooks did nothing to improve educational outcomes, contrary to what most researchers believed. But rather than succumbing to disillusionment, Kremer dug deeper into Kenya’s schooling system to uncover what measures truly did make an impact and found his answer: targeted help for weak students. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:27:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-debunks-notion-that-c-section-would-increase-risk-of-obesity-in-the-child Women who have C-sections are no more likely to have children who develop obesity than women who give birth naturally, according to a large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The findings contradict several smaller studies that did find an association between C-section deliveries and offspring obesity but did not consider the numerous maternal and prenatal factors that the researchers did in this study. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/generous-harvest-of-eu-funding-for-ki Altogether SEK 170 million. This is this year's allocation from the European Commission under the funding programme for health in Horizon2020. A total of 20 research projects at Karolinska Institutet are being supported, three of them also coordinated from here: a survey of what we are exposed to in the environment; mapping of the brain's different nerve cells; and a project to bring down the mortality rate in childbirth in four African countries. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:27:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/impact-tb-consortium-meeting-about-collaboration-exchange-and-knowledge-translation-to-end-tuberculosis As part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded project IMPACT TB, Knut Lönnroth, Olivia Biermann and Kerri Viney from the Department of Public Health Sciences participated in the IMPACT TB consortium meeting and policy dialogue in Kathmandu, Nepal. Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:43:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-outcome-differences-after-hernia-surgery-by-medical-doctors-vs-surgeons-in-ghana Jenny Löfgren from the group Vascular Surgery, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, has together with researchers from Ghana, USA and Sweden, conducted a study on inguinal hernia surgery recently published in JAMA Surgery. The study shows no statistically significant differences in inguinal hernia surgery completed by medical doctors vs. surgeons. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:47:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/who-director-general-dr-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-visited-ki Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:26:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rethinking-higher-education-students-in-focus-at-conference-on-global-goals The integration of the UN’s Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals into higher education and the importance of engaging students in the process were in focus at the recent conference, “Rethinking Higher Education: Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals”. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:25:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/initiative-to-reduce-the-leadership-gap-in-global-health PhD student Sara Causevic and researcher Helena Nordenstedt at the Department of Public Health Sciences and student Wiebke Mohr at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics started the Women in Global Health Sweden Chapter as a response to the Call to Action on Gender Equality. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:39:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/greetings-from-uganda-and-the-global-surgery-elective-course Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:02:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/smartphone-app-prevents-disease-outbreaks-in-low-resource-settings Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:01:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/on-the-agenda-ethics-in-global-surgery Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:31:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-hosted-a-discussion-concerning-world-health-in-almedalen Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:12:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/makerere-university-and-ki-strengthen-partnership Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:05:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-vice-chancellor-universities-important-actors-in-global-health-work Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:06:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/study-on-fever-in-children-in-africa-may-change-global-guidelines Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/conference-on-global-health-gathers-researchers-and-students-from-the-countrys-institutes-of-higher-learning Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:43:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/launch-of-the-maternal-health-academic-consortium Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:07:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-moment-i-often-wonder-what-her-leg-looks-like-today Helena Nordenstedt wanted help her young patient – but her act of kindness went wrong. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:11:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cerebral-palsy-survey-in-uganda-fills-knowledge-gap Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-and-global-health-in-focus-during-departmental-visit Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:25:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/personal-mobile-platform-helps-prevent-spread-of-hiv Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:21:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/newly-discovered-malaria-mechanism-gives-hope-to-pregnant-women Mon, 08 May 2017 17:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hans-rosling-posthumously-wins-un-population-award Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:26:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-memorial-in-honour-of-hans-rosling Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:44:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/more-providers-of-safe-abortion-care-can-save-thousands-of-womens-lives Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/disaster-medicine-at-ki-collaborating-with-the-who Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:46:14 +0100 https://news.ki.se/johan-von-schreeb-puts-his-research-into-practice-in-mosul Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:24:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/vital-signs-guide-treatments-in-intensive-care-in-tanzania Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:23:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ebola-virus-can-persist-in-the-semen-of-survivors Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:49:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/doctor-and-ki-scientist-helena-nordenstedt-a-volunteer-in-the-fight-against-ebola Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:26:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gender-health-and-rights-how-we-innovated-a-stanfords-mooc-in-sweden If we think of a course that impacted our life, a class that truly changed our view of health connected with Human Rights, that class has been the Anne Firth Murray’s MOOC International Women’s Health and Human Rights. Now we took the course to run a seminar series for doctoral, medical and undergraduate students at Karolinska Institutet, all with a local Swedish focus. Thu, 28 May 2015 09:57:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bottleneck-analysis-can-improve-care-for-mothers-and-newborns-in-poor-settings Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:37:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/improved-care-of-newborns-in-uganda Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:27:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-on-medical-abortion-and-miscarriage-may-change-international-routines Two scientific studies led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet are expected to form the basis of new international recommendations for the treatment of medical abortions and miscarriages – recommendations that may also lead to a change in clinical practice in Sweden. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/severely-ill-ebola-patient-saved-by-conventional-intensive-care Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-starts-ebola-training-for-fieldworkers Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:52:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-issues-a-rallying-cry-in-the-fight-against-ebola Public authorities and organisations in Sweden are mobilising their resources in an effort to halt the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Karolinska Institutet arranged a meeting to discuss existing challenges in terms of organising aid initiatives and there is a course starting on Monday that will prepare medical staff for their work in the countries most severely hit by Ebola. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:54:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/two-day-training-on-field-management-and-control-of-ebola Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:03:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/facts-and-optimism-when-bill-gates-spoke-at-karolinska-institutet On 31 March, people packed Karolinska Institutet’s Aula Medica to hear Bill Gates talk about how extreme poverty can be eradicated from the world during our lifetime. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:32:40 +0200