London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine were awarded a grant from the Trust awarding scholarships for nurses undertaking the Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (PDTN). This online programme equips nurses working in low‑resource settings to strengthen clinical practice, lead health improvement and advocate for vulnerable communities. 

The programme enables nurses to access specialist postgraduate education that would otherwise be financially out of reach, helping them to deepen clinical expertise, engage with research, and develop the skills needed to improve health outcomes in their communities.

Course Director Katherine Beck praised the scholars’ contribution, noting: “The scholars continue to be a real asset to the programme… Their presence significantly enriches the learning environment for all students.”

Scholars on the programme are already applying their learning to address complex health challenges.

Mary Oluwaseun Ajobo, a dialysis nurse in Nigeria, highlights the importance of understanding the links between infectious diseases and chronic conditions ““This foundation is enabling me to investigate why so many of my patients develop kidney failure and to identify where tropical nursing interventions and prevention strategies can make a real difference.”

In Myanmar, where political instability has disrupted formal nursing education, scholar Moh Moh Lwin is using the programme to strengthen training for nurses working in crisis-affected settings “By adapting the advanced tropical nursing protocols I am gaining here, I will be better equipped to prepare our students for the specific epidemiological challenges they face on the frontlines.”

From Rwanda, Ezechiel Bimenyimana described the scholarship as “truly transformative… equipping me with the skills, confidence, and global perspective necessary to improve care for vulnerable populations.” He has already begun applying new learning to strengthen nutrition screening and peri‑operative support in his community.

Malawian paediatric nurse Lonjezo Banda reflected on how PDTN training has empowered her to launch a medication‑safety improvement project: “The programme has been both inspiring and motivating… It has strengthened my learning in many ways.”

From Sierra Leone, Simeon Abu shared how the course is shaping his leadership journey: “This scholarship is empowering me to become a better nurse, a stronger advocate for patients, and a future leader within Sierra Leone’s health system.”

These stories highlight how our grants strengthen nursing capacity, improve patient care and build healthier communities worldwide.