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Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
โฐ Extended deadline: apply for the #EDCTP Prizes 2027 by 24 September 2026!
๐ Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize | โฌ50K
๐ Outstanding Research Team Prize | โฌ50K
๐ Outstanding Female Scientist Prize | โฌ20K
๐ Scientific Leadership Prizes | โฌ15K each
๐ edctpforum.eu/edctp-prizes-2โฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
We're Hiring: Graduate Trainee โ Stakeholder Engagement and Science Diplomacy
Are you a recent graduate passionate about the intersection of science, policy, and global partnerships? The SFA Foundation Graduate Trainee Programme offers a unique opportunity to launch your career.
For application details, visit ๐ bit.ly/4ghUGp7
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ This #WorldMosquitoDay, join Outsmarting the Mosquito: The Next Generation of Tools to Fight Malaria, a virtual webinar by @MalariaNoMore exploring innovative tools to accelerate malaria elimination โ๏ธ
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20 Aug | โฐ 9โ10 AM EDT
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๐ shorturl.at/qSFU5
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ #WorldMosquitoDay marks the 1897 discovery that 'Anopheles' mosquitoes transmit malaria.
โก๏ธ Today, innovations in vector control continue to drive progress towards malaria elimination.
๐ Explore the latest evidence and resources on vector control: mesamalaria.org/resource-hubโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
A ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ, up to 3 years, ๐ญ๐๐ฑ-๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐, based at @StellenboschUni with opportunities for international collaboration (including Oxford).
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathogen Phylodynamics to work on genomic epidemiology, ecological modelling and machine learning for emerging pathogens across Africa.
Applications close 9 September 2026 at 22:00 SAST.
Read more and apply here: ceri.africa/news/call-for-apโฆ
For inquiries, contact Prof @houzhou, (Head, Data Science Unit), or Dr Carla Mavian (Program Director, One Health).
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ New research from Sena Alohoutade & colleagues! ๐ง๐ฏ๐ฆ
Published in @PLOSGPH, the study reveals important spatial, seasonal & age-related differences in malaria across Benin, supporting more targeted interventions.
lnkd.in/dF4Z44Gv
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Join us for #WorldMosquitoDay! ๐ฆ Sena ALOHOUTADE will discuss how mathematical modelling can support decision-making in the fight against #malaria in Benin.
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20 Aug 2026 | 7 PM
๐ป Online
Register: lnkd.in/e2e7YKgP
#MalariaModelling #Benin
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ Join the @APMEN World Mosquito Day Webinar: What is the Future of Mosquito Vector Control?
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18 Aug 2026
โฐ 2:00 PM SGT
๐ป Co-hosted by @APMEN, the @genedrivenet and @FightingMalaria
๐ shorturl.at/YjOOw
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ข Apply for the @AREF_Africa Grant Writing Training for emerging biomedical and health researchers from African countries โ๏ธ
๐ป Online (in French)
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18โ31 Mar 2027
โณ Application deadline: 19 Aug 2026
๐ mesamalaria.org/updates/arefโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐งฌ Join the @BiotechTanzania webinar on gene drives for malaria control and elimination, featuring Dr Brian Tarimo from @ifakarahealth
๐๏ธ 12 Aug | โฐ 16:00โ17:00 EAT (GMT+3) | ๐ป Online
๐ Register here: shorturl.at/Qtlbn
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Prevalence and inequalities of missed opportunities for intermittent preventive therapy (IPTp) of #malaria among pregnant women: an analysis of 2018 Nigeria DHS
โก๏ธdoi.org/10.1186/s12936-026-0โฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
โฐ Today!
Don't miss this interactive webinar on applying intersectionality in health systems and policy research.
Hosted by the @H_S_Global Gender and Health Thematic Working Group and the Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research, University of Essex, this session will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss practical approaches for advancing health equity through intersectional research.
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Today, 10 August 2026 at 4pm BST
๐ป Online via Zoom
Join us for expert insights, participant discussion, and field-based case studies on research design, measurement, and analysis.
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
Learn more: healthsystemsglobal.org/evenโฆ
See you soon!
#HSG #Intersectionality #HealthEquity
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ก Meet the Experts at #ICID2026 | Day 3
Meet the #IJID journal editors, explore careers in public and global health, and engage directly with experts in an interactive setting!
โก๏ธ Explore the programme: ow.ly/JqUp50ZqcnJ
#ISID #ScientificPublishing #Research
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
We have only 10 days left. I kindly request @ASTMH members to vote. We need to secure this position for the future of our society.
I have been nominated for voting in the current election to become a member of the @ASTMH Board of Directors. With the current research and funding landscapes, we need a strong voice in the ASTMH Board of Directors. Please vote for me to be your voice. Thank you.
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ Ebola: vaccines alone won't stop an outbreak โ here's what else is needed
While vaccines are an important tool, controlling an outbreak also depends on trust, community engagement, public health measures and people having access to reliable information.
@UniofOxford
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
โณ 2 days to go!
Join us on Wednesday, 10th June at 12:00 PM EAT and learn how scientific computing transforming health research and shaping the future of science?
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regiโฆ
#CEMASeminarSeries
#ScientificComputing
#AI
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Save the Date!
Wed,10th June, 2026 at 12PM EAT for the next #CEMASeminarSeries & learn about the role of #ScientificComputing in research, emerging careers in research software engineering & how AI is shaping science & innovation. Register: l1nq.com/ys0df6a or scan QR code
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Time is running out to apply for master's and doctoral funding from @NRF_News & @SKA_Africa for 2027! For more info on NRF: nrf.ac.za/dsti-nrf-postgraduโฆ | SARAO: sarao.ac.za/researchandstudyโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Calling all researchers working in #InfectiousDiseases #EmergingInfections or #NTDs ? You can use our free tools, resources to support your work iddo.org/tools-and-resources
#BeatNTDs
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Just 1 day to go! 13 May 2026| 12:00-1:00 EAT
Join leading African institutions exploring how #modelling is tackling real-world health challenges across the continent. @PasteurDakar, @Pasteur_Tunis @MASHA_UCT @SACEMA_SU @SciforAfrica
Zoom: shorturl.at/WEr7v
#SeminarSeries
