MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford

30/04/2026

🎓 📣 The 2025/26 IHTM cohort marked the end of their final exams with a celebratory course dinner at Oxford’s historic Divinity School, joined by alumni, tutors, course administrators and supporters of the programme.
🔗 Read more on our website: https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/ihtm-students-celebrate-end-of-exams

✨ 🥳 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to all our students! We're so so proud of each and every one of you! Safe travels for your research placements!

31/03/2026

IHTM students take their policy briefs to parliament 🏛️

Read the full article here:

11th cohort of students present to Parliament on global health's most pressing challenges

16/02/2026

"Pandemic and epidemic-prone infectious diseases pose a serious threat to global health security. Future leaders in global health should be able to navigate uncertainty, communicate across sectors, and understand how policy, power and public perception shape epidemic and pandemic emergence and responses.”
— Professor Alice Norton

Last week, IHTM launched the new Pandemic Sciences module.

Bringing together experts in modelling, research, policy and outbreak response, and concluding with immersive GOARN - Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and One Health simulation workshops, the module strengthens how we prepare graduates for real-world public health emergencies.

📖 Read more about the launch and the week’s activities here:

Developing Skills for Pandemic Preparedness

15/01/2026

🙏 Thank you to everyone, alumni and friends who joined us for the annual IHTM scholars' debate on Wednesday!

Huge thanks to our facilitators and judges Lisha Jeena, Mazingi and Naima Nasir, for an engaging and expertly run debate.

🔗Read more about the day's event on our webpage: https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/ihtm-students-debate-at-oxford-union

University of Oxford Graduate Study at Oxford Oxford Union Society Library

12/01/2026

🎓 🥳 Congratulations to our IHTM students on successfully completing their exams! The first term has laid strong foundations for the year ahead. As Hilary Term begins, students shift focus toward application of knowledge and skills, exploring electives modules, and preparing for research placements.

🌏 Read more on our website: https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/new-beginnings

09/11/2025

Check out the highlights of our 10-year anniversary, held at Rhodes House on 25–26th April 2025. The event brought together faculty, alumni, students, and friends of the programme to reflect on IHTM’s impact and future.

30/10/2025

Laureen Wamaitha Kamuya is a Kenyan Public Health and Nutrition Specialist pursuing an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford. She is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a member of Kellogg College, University of Oxford.

Laureen has over five years of experience designing and implementing health systems programmes in humanitarian and development contexts. As a Health and Nutrition Officer at World Concern International, she supported multi-sectoral initiatives in food and nutrition security, livelihood restoration and behaviour change communication, strengthening community resilience in Kenya.
She also serves as a Youth Advisor with the European Union Delegation to Kenya and has advised the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on youth inclusion in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

At Oxford, Laureen is advancing her expertise in global health systems to help improve equitable access to healthcare in Africa’s most vulnerable and conflict-affected regions.

Read more: https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/about/people/laureen-wamaitha-kamuya

To apply: https://shorturl.at/2tUG5

09/10/2025

Hadeel Mohamed Muaid Abdelseid is a Sudanese physician and educator pursuing an MSc in MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford. She is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a member of Somerville College, Oxford.

Hadeel graduated from the University Of Khartoum and currently serves as Director of the Sudan ECHO Center of Excellence at SuDRO Organization, where she leads telehealth and virtual education initiatives supporting frontline health workers in conflict-affected regions.

She is deeply committed to health equity, advocacy, and education—championing sustainable, community-driven healthcare solutions across Sudan and beyond.

Read more: https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/about/people/hadeel-m-abdelseid
To Apply: https://shorturl.at/2tUG5

01/10/2025

Vanessa Abokoma Quaye is a Ghanaian medical doctor pursuing an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford. She is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a member of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford.

Vanessa graduated with a BSc in Human Biology and an MBChB from KNUST School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) , ranking among the top of her cohort. She is the founder of Medtransitions Ghana, leads the Step Up Mentoring Programme, and has authored a digital preventive health resource accessed globally.

Her work in research, education, and system reform has earned her recognition from the TIBA partnership and the West Lion Co’s 35 Under 35 Female Innovator Award. At Oxford, she aims to strengthen people-centred health systems across Africa through collaborative leadership, health policy, and digital innovation.

Read more: https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/about/people/vanessa-abokoma-quaye-quaye
To Apply: https://shorturl.at/2tUG5

01/10/2025

Ahmed Mohamed Alaagib Ismail is a Sudanese dentist pursuing an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford. He is a Mastercard Foundation Foundation Scholar and a member of Christ Church, Oxford.

Ahmed graduated in the top 5% of his class at the University Of Khartoum ’s dental school, where he combined academic excellence with grassroots public health work. His undergraduate research examined patient satisfaction in public dental clinics, and he co-led to***co cessation campaigns that achieved a 77% reduction in usage in targeted areas.

He made history as the first Sudanese student elected President of the African Association of Dental Students (Afro-DSA), representing future dental professionals from over 40 countries. He currently works with Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health as a Bilateral Relations Officer, strengthening international health partnerships.

At Oxford, Ahmed is committed to advancing health equity by building fair and resilient health systems and hopes to return to Sudan to promote inclusive policies and sustainable health partnerships.

Read more: https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/about/people/ahmed-mohamed-alaagib-ismail

To Apply: https://shorturl.at/2tUG5