NIHR RIGHT 4: Preventing deaths from acute poisoning in LMIC

07/03/2025

We are excited to announce an upcoming BBC radio programme which will be released on the 20th March 2025. Researchers from NIHR RIGHT 4: Preventing deaths from acute poisoning in LMIC will discuss the global issue of Methanol Poisoning in light of current affairs.

When six tourists passed away last November after unknowingly consuming Methanol in Laos the world grieved. However, this tragic event is only the tip of the iceberg. Methanol poisoning is an everyday reality for residents in Low-and-middle-income countries such as Laos. Our project aims to prevent and treat Methanol Poisoning through innovative research. In turn creating a safe environment for both locals and tourists in these parts of the world.

Tune in to find out more:

Matthew Hill investigates methanol, a devastating story with a rising death-toll.

27/02/2025

Methanol poisoning can be challenging to diagnose and manage, particularly in resource-limited settings. To support health professionals , a self-directed e-learning course has been developed by the Methanol Poisoning Initiative (MPi), MSF Hong Kong, and Oslo University Hospital. This course is designed for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare workers who may encounter methanol poisoning cases in their practice.

27/02/2025

An excellent Methanol Poisoning Awareness Video created by Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF.

Resource Centre Resources available for health promotion and outbreak response MSF Methanol Poisoning Educational Video MSF Methanol Poisoning Protocol 2023 English Spanish Arabic Prevention Posters for Medical Practitioners English Bahasa Indonesia Russian Bengali Fact Sheet on Methanol Poisoning S...

27/02/2025

We are excited to announce a new scholarship award funded by an NIHR RIGHT4 grant. This opportunity supports individuals from low- and middle-income countries to pursue an 18‐month Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Toxicology at Stellenbosch University. The award covers institutional fees and limited travel costs, providing a stepping stone to further professional development in medical toxicology and related research.

Our scholars are:

Gedifew Nigata Beza (Ethiopia)
Camilla Pennefather (ZwaZulu Natal)
Dr Amith Balachandran (Vellore, Sotuh India)
Dr Thandeka Dakalo Malange (Johannesburg)
Eze Chukwu Nwoye (Nigeria)
Auwal Isma'il Ahmad (Nigeria)
Frederic Litoke (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo)
Musonda Kasolo (Zambia)

To find out more information about our scholars visit our website:

Successes, challenges, and stories from the field

27/01/2025

Our next webinar on Monday 3rd February will be hosted by Dr Yazeed Eldos Y and Prof Sa’ad Lahri.

Register below:

https://otago.zoom.us/meeting/register/qabqxtzrQKqDkFvJG_idvw #/registration

02/12/2024

NIHR RIGHT 4: Preventing deaths from acute poisoning in LMIC co-director (Prof Michael Eddleston) and deputy director (Prof Aniruddha Ghose) presented ongoing research at the 12th National Conference on Tropical Medicine and Toxicology in Bangladesh (29 November 2024).

Visit our website to find out more:
https://cardiovascular-science.ed.ac.uk/nihr-acute-poisoning/news

02/12/2024

Our NIHR Faculty*, Global Academy for Clinical Toxicology (GRACT), and scholarship recipients actively participated in the 22nd Scientific Congress of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT) held in Penang, Malaysia, from November 11–14, 2024.

Visit our website to find out more:
https://cardiovascular-science.ed.ac.uk/nihr-acute-poisoning/news

*Faculty: Prof. Indika Gawarammana, Dr. Elizabeth Varghese, Dr. Rebecca McDonald, Prof. Michael Eddleston, Prof. James Dear, Dr. Euan Sandilands, Ms. Carine Marks, Dr. Gillian Jackson, Prof. Christopher Weir, and Prof. Nicholas Buckley.

24/11/2024

Our next Webinar on Monday 2nd December will be hosted by Dr René Vytialingam and pharmacist Mohd Fadhil Razali.

Register now:

https://otago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeyvqzkjGdVDnJK4qKyh7NBRJacs-a1p #/registration

22/11/2024

Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 MENATOX conference in Oman plus other exciting opportunities!

Email annie.watt@nhs.scot to apply

17/11/2024

Our GRACT scholar Kavinda Dayasiri from Sri Lanka won the prize for best oral presentation at the recently held Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology 2024 meeting in Penang, Malaysia. He is a Professor in Paediatrics from University of Kelaniya and under the GRACT program, he studies the impact of educational interventions in strengthening ground level health care professionals in rural Sri Lanka to prevent paediatric snake bites.

Congratulations Kavinda on your well-deserved achievement !!

29/10/2024

An overview of our pre-congress workshops at the APMAT and MENATOX conferences.

To read more about the impact of our scholarships visit our website:

https://cardiovascular-science.ed.ac.uk/nihr-acute-poisoning/impact

25/10/2024

An Overview of our current Global Academy cohort.

To read more about the impact of our training scholarships visit our website:

https://cardiovascular-science.ed.ac.uk/nihr-acute-poisoning/impact