Webinar 12 May: Breaking barriers to NTD integration. Hear from Karsor Kollie, Jose Luis Gonzalez, UNICEF & GLIDE on lessons from Liberia, Tanzania and new NNN initiatives. 🔗 Details & registration: www.eliminateschisto.org/webinar-brea...
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The Global Schistosomiasis Alliance (GSA) is the network facilitating collaboration, coordination and knowledge exchange for the control and elimination of schistosomiasis. The GSA network and platform is funded by Merck (Merck KGaA)
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows — #WorldWaterDay Yet 💧 projects can also 📈 health risks May Sule et al. 🐌 Infrastructure can ➕schisto transmission ⚕️ Almost no dams assessed for health impact 🛠️ Proven solutions exist—but ❌scaled Time to 🔗 water, health & equity. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...
Schistosomiasis and water resources development in Africa: A scoping review and multi-case evaluation of associated snail control
Author summary Man-made water bodies such as dams and irrigation schemes, are built to improve water supply, provide energy, and enhance food security. However, dams and irrigation schemes may lead to...
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Latest blog on @bugbittentweets.bsky.social : 58 countries have eliminated at least one #NTDs, and Guinea worm is close to eradication. But climate change, crises & inequity demand bold, multidisciplinary research. #UniteActEliminate #WorldNTDDay communities.springernature.com/posts/world-...
World NTD Day 2026: From progress to prioritizing multidisciplinary research to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases.
World NTD Day 2026 spotlights major progress, with 58 countries eliminating at least one NTD & diseases like Guinea worm nearing eradication, momentum is strong. But climate change, conflict, & inequi...
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On #WorldNTDDay, we shine a light on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). FGS is caused by a parasitic infection. It's easily treatable and preventable but often unrecognised & misdiagnosed, and many women receive the wrong treatment. Learn more here 🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto #BeatNTDs
Despite some progress, the fight against many NTDs remains off track. At #EB158 we urged Member States to fund NTDs, advance R&D, support inclusive research, & tackle climate-sensitive diseases. Our intervention at @who.int 👉 bit.ly/4auqBj2
This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE
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We encourage you to read this compelling The New York Times story. It explores the road ahead for NTD elimination efforts following global shifts, and the innovative ways that countries are integrating treatment campaigns to continue driving the work forward.
The Task Force for Global Health@taskforce.bsky.social · 6mo agoThis powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE
Congratulations to Prof Deirdre Hollingsworth on being named one of the first Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences 🎉 She joins 12 Oxford academics in the inaugural cohort, uniting top mathematicians to tackle the UK’s biggest challenges Read more 👉 www.cghr.ox.ac.uk/news/deirdre...
A group from the Unlimit Health team are in Zanzibar to coordinate One Health System Strengthening workshops with the Ministry of Health. They marked #WorldNTDDay at a school in Chaani, on Unguja Island, celebrating the programme with the NTD team.
Today, on #worldntdday, we’re launching 'Protecting children’s joy' a short film from Côte d’Ivoire, created with award-winning Ivorian artist Nuits Balnéaires. The film celebrates the joy of play while shining a light on the hidden risk of schistosomiasis. WATCH NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1eA...
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Just thoroughly enjoyed chairing meeting with the @gsa.bsky.social Snail Vectors working group on germline gene editing in Biomphalaria. Thanks Drs. Zhang and Kuroda for presenting. You can find their two recent papers here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... and: www.frontiersin.org/journals/gen...
CRISPR/Cas9-germline editing of Biomphalaria glabrata: A breakthrough in genetic modification of snails that transmit schistosomiasis
Creation of germline-edited vector snails is a key advance in efforts to combat schistosomiasis.
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🌍 January 30 is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, dedicated to raising awareness about #NTDs that affect over one billion people. We're proud to highlight the efforts of Dr. Nathan Lo, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and CIGH Faculty Fellow. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/spo...
Neglected tropical diseases affect more than one billion people worldwide, creating cycles of poverty and preventing people from achieving their full potential. Yet they are preventable, treatable, and can be eliminated. This #WorldNTDDay, let’s #UniteActEliminate to #BeatNTDs
🔍 #Schistosomiasis progress #WorldNTDDay: ➡️ Endemic in 79 countries ➡️ 134.8M children + 118.9M adults need treatment ➡️ 19 countries hit ≥75% SAC coverage 💪 Egypt submits its elimination dossier 🏆 Algeria marks 3 years of zero indigenous cases 👉️ bit.ly/Schisto24
-> 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 for BSP 2026 in Glasgow are open! The deadline for abstracts for oral presentations is 17 February while the deadline for poster abstracts is 28 February. lnkd.in/eJqXD3DY
On #WorldNTDDay, we shine a light on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). FGS is caused by a parasitic infection. It's easily treatable and preventable but often unrecognised & misdiagnosed, with many women receiving the wrong treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/... #UniteActEliminate
#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out this round up of events and activities bit.ly/WNTDD26 #UniteActEliminate
50M+ women & girls are affected by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), yet it’s often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed as other #reproductivehealth issues. As we near #WorldNTDDay2026—Jan 30, the top 3 participants will win e-certificates 🏆 #EndTheNeglect #NTDTriviaChallenge
New @royalsocietypublishing.org issue out now: Parasite evolution and impact in action A powerful collection on hybrid schistosomes, how they emerge, evolve, & what this means for control efforts across #Africa www.bit.ly/PTB1941 #schistosomiasis #BeatNTDs #OneHealth
Volume 381 Issue 1941 | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B | The Royal Society
Influential themed journal issues across the life sciences.
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Royal Society Publishing@royalsocietypublishing.org · 7mo agoA new issue of #PhilTransB explores the importance and control of hybrid #schistosomes in Africa and beyond #parasitology. Read open access here: buff.ly/1K4bmlI
🌍 South–South collaboration in action: Zanzibar x Malawi on #schistosomiasis: 🔹 Snail vector techniques & ecological considerations 🔹 Cross-sector collaboration 🔹 Adapting Zanzibar’s approach to Malawi’s context 🔹#SouthSouthCooperation drive sustainable #BeatNTDs solutions 📖: buff.ly/4QmUbWx
The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of #schistosomiasis news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...
Learning about schistosome and snail ecology with Bonnie Webster and Tom Pennance @schistosoma.bsky.social at the @lien-london.bsky.social meeting hosted by @nhm-london.bsky.social.
The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...
Thank you to everyone who came along to the London Research in Progress yesterday! Held at the @lshtm.bsky.social, the event featured ten fantastic abstract presentations from ECRs who presented their unpublished research in progress. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events: www.rstmh.org/events
📝 Read blog by Dr Nathalie Beloum, one of our new WHO/TDR Fellows! She shares insights into the application process, her upcoming projects, first impressions and hopes for the placement. @who.int #TDRnews 👉 Read www.iddo.org/news/introdu...
🚨 🚨 We’re hiring a new Head of Data Engineering & Informatics to lead our data strategy & drive innovation Based 📍 Oxford, UK | Apply now: www.iddo.org/about-us/jobs #DataEngineering #GlobalHealth @UniofOxfordJobs #recruitment @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk
Lookin at a pragmatic path from research to practice in treating PSAC for schistosomiasis, today's @isntd.org Connect unpacks findings from a landmark trial in Uganda comparing PZQ dosing regimens, and discuss the urgent need & practical steps to include this age group in treatment strategies.
Global Schistosomiasis Alliance@gsa.bsky.social · 8mo agoToday's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg. 📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Today's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg. 📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Safety and efficacy of praziquantel 40 mg/kg versus 80 mg/kg in preschool-aged children with intestinal schistosomiasis in Uganda: a 2 × 2 factorial, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 randomis...
Two 40 mg/kg doses given 3 hours apart are safe, well tolerated, and more effective in achieving parasitic cure than the current proposed single 40 mg/kg dose. Until a paediatric formulation of praziq...
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