HIV Prevention in Africa: The POWER Study on Health Insurance and Economic Shocks Description: Watch our latest video summarizing groundbreaking researchon how health insurance can protect young women in Cameroon from HIVby reducing risky ...

📊 🌍 Beyond the Lecture: Dr Aurelia Lepine

Can financial protection reduce HIV risk among women in transactional sex in Cameroon?

📉 88% drop in HIV incidence
💵 Financial security reduced risky behaviours linked to economic shocks

📽️ Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=InIL...

Sandie-Marie Szawlowski Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Sandie-Marie Szawlowski. Including their publications and grants.

📢 Meet Our Tutor: Sandie Szawlowski

Sandie is a PhD student in Health Economics, her research focuses on health behaviours and social networks among vulnerable women in low-income countries, using primarily quantitative methods.

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How has COVID-19 impacted female sex workers and their risky behaviours? A study led by UCL researchers has found that the COVID-19 pandemic severely cut sex worker earnings in Dakar, Senegal. Condom use fell sharply, especially ...

📊 🌍 Beyond the Lecture: Dr Aurelia Lepine

How did COVID-19 impact sex workers in Dakar, Senegal?
📉 Income dropped
❌ Condom use declined
🧠 Time to rethink HIV prevention beyond biomedical solutions?

📽️ Watch the video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzrz...

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Lucie Sabin Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Lucie Sabin. Including their publications, grants and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Tutor: Lucie

Lucie is a PhD student in health economics, specialising in maternal & child health, preventive care, and health systems. She blends qualitative & quantitative methods with economic evaluation to shape better health policies.

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From MSc to PhD: Yeqing's Experience in Health Economics at UCL In this interview, Yeqing talks about her experiences on UCL's Health Economics and Decision Science MSc, the skills she gained, and how the programme has sh...

🎓 Hear from our former students.

This week, Yeqing (Class of 2022) shares their experience in the MSc HEDS program.

🔗https://www.youtube.com/shorts/apR__ayGvMM

Health Economics Explained with UCL's MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science In this video, we break down what health economics is and the vital role of a health economist. Discover how UCL's Health Economics and Decision Science MSc ...

🔎What is Health Economics?

Discover what health economics is & the critical role of a health economist in transforming healthcare systems. Learn how UCL's Health Economics and Decision Science MSc equips you with skills for impactful decision-making.

🔗https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iCkS4_juIu4

Tom Palmer Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Tom Palmer. Including their publications, grants and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Mr Tom Palmer
Tom is a Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics, specialising in economic & impact evaluation, qualitative methods & key global health issues, incl maternal & child health, early childhood development, and tb.
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From Student to Fellow: Xingzuo's journey in Health Economics at UCL's Institute for Global Health Meet Xingzuo, a Research Assistant at UCL's Institute for Global Health, as he shares his journey from MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science to a NIHR...

🎓 Hear from our former students.

Meet Xingzuo (Class of 2023), a Research Assistant at UCL's Institute for Global Health, as he shares his journey from MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science to a NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship.

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Study the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL In this video, we provide an overview of the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc programme, featuring insights from course directors, current students,...

📢 Why pursue a Master's in Health Economics and Decision Science at UCL?

💬 Hear from our Programme Directors, alongside current and former students as they share insights into what makes our programme unique.

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📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Prof Hassan Haghparast Bidgoli
Hassan is a Health Economics Prof at UCL, specialising in economic evaluation of complex interventions & healthcare financing. He leads Economic Evaluation in Health Care & Key Principles of Health Economics.
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How will the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc help me in my career? Explore the transformative impact of the Health Economics and Decisions Science MSc programme at UCL on your career trajectory! Visit our website to learn mo...

📢 How will the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc help me in my career?

💬 Hear from Lina Gonzalez, a former student and Dr Ana Correa, our Programme Director:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DssJ...

#GlobalHealth #HealthEconomics #UCL #IGH

Alejandro Diaz De La O Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Alejandro Diaz De La O. Including their publications and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Dr Alejandro Diaz

Alex is an Associate Professor at UCL’s Clinical Operational Research Unit (CORU). His research spans computational statistics, machine learning, operational research & uncertainty quantification.

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What will I learn on the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc? Discover a journey of discovery and impact with our Health Economics and Decision Sciences MSc programme. Visit our website to learn more about the admission...

📢 What will I learn on the MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science at UCL?

💬 Hear from Dr Ana Correa and Dr Rolando Leiva-Granados, our Programme Directors:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xsP...

#GlobalHealth #HealthEconomics #UCL #IGH

Luca Grieco Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Luca Grieco. Including their publications, grants and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Dr. Luca Grieco

Luca is a Lecturer in Operational Research at UCL’s Clinical Operational Research Unit, using mathematical modelling & data analysis to improve health policy & healthcare efficiency.

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Why study the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL? Explore the compelling reasons to study our Health Economics and Decision Science MSc programme at UCL.Visit our website to learn more about the admissions p...

📢 What are the reasons to pursue a Master's in Health Economics and Decision Science at UCL?

💬 Hear from Dr Ana Correa, our Programme Director:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6-8...

#GlobalHealth #HealthEconomics #UCL #IGH

Gerard Abou Jaoude Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Gerard Abou Jaoude. Including their publications, grants and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Mr Gerard Abou Jaoude

Senior Research Fellow at UCL, specialising in health economics. His work includes economic evaluations in mental health, tuberculosis, and integrated care for HIV, diabetes, and hypertension.
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🎓 Hear from our former students.

This week, Rohit Syed-Hasan (Class of 2018) shares their experience in the MSc HEDS program. Discover their journey and insights in the full testimonial here: www.ucl.ac.uk/global-healt...

#AlumniStories #MScHEDS #UCL

Aurelia Lepine Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Aurelia Lepine. Including their publications, grants and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Dr Aurélia Lépine

Aurélia is an Associate Professor in Health Economics at UCL & a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. Her research explores health behaviours of vulnerable women in low-income countries.

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🎓 Hear from our former students.

This week, Georgia Harris (Class of 2020) shares their experience in the MSc HEDS program. Discover their journey and insights in the full testimonial here: www.ucl.ac.uk/global-healt...

#AlumniStories #MScHEDS #UCL

Manuel Gomes Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Manuel Gomes. Including their publications, grants, professional activities and teaching activities.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Prof Manuel Gomes

Manuel is a Health Economics Professor at UCL, specialising in econometric methods, incl hierarchical & missing data & selection bias. He co-leads Econometrics for Health & Advanced Economic Evaluation.

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🎓 Hear from our former students.

This week, Kyle Bassett (Class of 2020) shares their experience in the MSc HEDS program. Discover their journey and insights in the full testimonial here: www.ucl.ac.uk/global-healt...

#AlumniStories #MScHEDS #UCL

Sonila Tomini Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Sonila Tomini. Including their publications and grants.

📢 Meet Our Lecturers: Dr Sonila Tomini

Sonila is an Associate Professor in Health Economics, focusing on value-based healthcare, health financing, and policy evaluation. She has collaborated with WHO, World Bank, UNICEF, and DFID.

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📢 Meet Our Team: Mengni Chen

Mengni is the Education Administrator for UCL’s MSc Health Economics & Decision Science. She plays a key role in programme coordination, student support & administration, ensuring a smooth & positive student experience.

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🎓 Hear from our former students.

This week, Peter Farmer (Class of 2021) shares their experience in the MSc HEDS program. Discover their journey and insights in the full testimonial here: https://buff.ly/3D7h5EM

Jolene Skordis Profile | University College London View the University College London profile of Jolene Skordis. Including their publications, grants, professional activities and teaching activities.

Meet Our Lecturers: Prof Jolene Skordis

Prof in Economics, focusing on health & development. She is Vice-Dean (International & Advancement) at UCL. Her work advises WHO, World Bank, and Global Fund, impacting global policies on public health, poverty, and health equity.

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Meet Our Lecturers: Dr Neha Batura

Assoc Prof in Health Economics. She co-leads the Microeconomics for Health & Dissertation modules. Her research evaluates community-based health interventions & understanding patient-provider behaviour in LMICs.

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Mean Reversion in RCTs: It may matter for targeting… Mean Reversion in RCTs: It may matter for targeting…

In today's blog, @berkozler12.bsky.social summarizes new work by @marcellaalsan.bsky.social & co-authors on how mean reversion may lower average impacts in RCTs - lots of people being treated may be in a temporary dip that will improve on its own blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...

A generation at risk: Food crises in Gaza and elsewhere put millions of children in danger of lifelong harm A surge in the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip since the truce between Israel and Hamas took effect on Jan. 19 is likely to ease the acute food emergency afflicting people in the war-ravaged territory, especially its children. But even after relief reaches them, the hunger they have endured could cast a shadow over their health for years to come.

Food crises in Gaza and elsewhere put millions of children in danger of lifelong harm.

In Reuters, Marko Kerac discusses long-term impacts of childhood #malnutrition & how effects of #FoodCrises & war can lead to ongoing poor health. #PublicHealth

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International Women's Day Events 2025 UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2025. For full details of each event, please see further information below ...

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social as we celebrate International Women's Day 2025. We have a range of #FreeEvents taking place between 3-18 March 2025.

🧵 Take a look at our events in the thread, or follow the link below to book your place ⬇️

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Excellent fully-funded PhD opportunity at Imperial College London, UK!