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Preventing schistosomiasis gives children a healthy start in life

Children without schistosomiasis are healthier and happier. Image copyright M. Perkins
A child washes clothes by the river

Children using local water-bodies expose themselves to schistosome infections

A child doing household chores by the river with her mother. Image copyright M. Perkins
Women washing clothes by the bank of a river

Daily activities such as washing can increase risk of schistosomiasis

Children and women washing and bathing on the banks of the river. Image copyight M. Perkins
Five children of different ages collecting water into bottles from a tapped water pump

Access to water, sanitation and hygiene can reduce the risk of schistosomiasis

Children collecting water from a tap neaar their homes. Image copyright M. Perkins

Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease that blights the lives of children, adults and entire communities. We are working together to control schistosomiasis and eliminate it as a public health problem globally.

WHO Covid-19 Interim Guidance

Find the latest WHO guidance on Covid-19 and NTD programmes

Moving Towards Elimination

A scanning electron micropscope image of the a schistosome worm pair. Copyight Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London

Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia or snail fever, is a parasitic disease caused by tiny blood-dwelling worms. Over 200 million people worldwide are infected, over 90% of which live in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Control and Elimination

Controlling & eliminating schistosomiasis will free children from this vicious cycle of poverty. Find out how this can be done here.

Working Together

The GSA are determined to stop the cycle of infection & eliminate schistosomiasis. We are working to accelerate the progress towards schistosomiasis control and elimination.
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News and Events

News

04 Mar 2021

NTD Innovation Prize 2021

American Leprosy Missions is pleased to announce that their  third annual NTD Innovation Prize is now open for applications 1 March - 30 April 2021.
25 Feb 2021

The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium receives funding for the ADOPT programme, for the treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children

GHIT and EDCTP co-invest additional €7.8 million in the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium's access program for treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children
17 Feb 2021

WHO Consultation: Draft Global Strategy on WASH and NTDs 2021−2030

Deadline 3 March 2021

WHO is updating the 2015 Global WASH-NTD strategy to support the new NTD road map and to incorporate lessons learnt on WASH-NTD collaboration over the past 5 years.

Events

International Women's Day 8 March 2021 13:00-14:00 UCT

Webinar | #ChooseToChallenge inequity in NTD research

Join GSA, COR-NTD, ISNTD & the SCI Foundation for our International Women's Day 2021 webinar. #ChooseToChallenge

Online
8-10 Mar 2021 14:00-18:00 EAT

Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2021

Theme: Decade for Action: Driving Momentum to Achieve UHC in Africa

Online / virtual conference
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News & Events

Find out about the latest News and Events from the GSA and wider schistosomiasis control and elimination community!

Working Groups and Work Streams

Working groups bring together relevant experts and stakeholders to address specific challenges or barriers to schistosomiasis control and elimination.

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    Check Out the GSA Schistosomiasis Action Plan

    The GSA convened a high-level meeting to refine and adopt a Strategic Action Plan for schistosomiasis control and elimination. You can view the GSA Schistosomiasis Action Plan and a summary of the meeting here.

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    We are very excited to see this funding by @GHITFund & @EDCTP for #Schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged #BeatSchisto #BeatNTDs https://t.co/3xwrTDRrmh
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