1⃣ University and research spaces are not free from racism and discrimination. LSHTM is no exception.

As part of our commitment to action, our Council commissioned an independent review to examine racial equality at LSHTM.

We are sharing its findings and recommendations ⬇️ 2⃣ Full statement and access to the report ➡️ bit.ly/31VAyFP

Follow the thread below for a summary ⬇️

The conclusions are difficult to confront but we must face up to them to ensure change.

1⃣ #HIV harms children's bone health, which can be exacerbated by #antiretroviral drugs.

With @BristolUni & @UzSec, we found this was most marked in the last stage of puberty, especially affecting females.

🔗bit.ly/3pV57TD

So, what can be done? Thread 🧵 #WorldAIDSDay 2⃣ Interventions that may improve bone density during adolescence are 🔑, as this will influence skeletal strength for the rest of adulthood.

That's why, @TrialVitality is finding out whether vitamin D and calcium could help children living with #HIV 💊

#WorldAIDSDay

1⃣ McCormack Charles Farrell Easmon (1890-1972) was born in Accra, Ghana. 🇬🇭

He later studied at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, as well as at LSHTM.

Easmon faced much racial discrimination but still thrived in #PublicHealth.

Thread 👇 #BlackHistoryMonth #GlobalHealth 2⃣ McCormack applied to the West Africa Medical Staff, which segregated doctors into ‘colonial service’ for Europeans & ‘local service’ for Africans.

He was rejected twice from the Medical Services
due to his race & instead took a role considered subordinate in Sierra Leone.