royal society of tropical medicine and hygiene
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is a charity and membership
society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health
since 1907. Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world
through increased access to and greater equity in global healthcare. Through our
activities we help further our members’ careers. We also harness their
collective knowledge and expertise to achieve change within the sector. Our
members, based in over 90 countries, are at all stages of their careers, working
across a multitude of disciplines and from a range of sectors. The Society,
located in London, is governed by a Board of Trustees. RSTMH received a "Royal"
designation from King George V in 1920, and the royal connection has been
maintained ever since; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is our Patron, and HRH The
Princess Royal is an Honorary Fellow.