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Preventing schistosomiasis gives children a healthy start in life

Children without schistosomiasis are healthier and happier. Image copyright M. Perkins

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.

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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02 Aug 2022

GSA Annual Report 2021

Read the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance Annual Report for 2021

02 Aug 2022

GSA symposium | Diagnosis of schistosomiasis by CCA or CAA detecting lateral flow tests

The GSA hosted an online symposium on Diagnosis of schistosomiasis by CCA or CAA detecting lateral flow tests: Facts and challenges, on June 14 2022, supported by the INSPiRED project.

11 Jul 2022

iCHORDS Mentorship Program

The iCHORDS mentorship program aims to provide opportunities for the mentorship of early career researchers, students, and young professionals in the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and social and behavioural sciences.

Deadline August 5th, 11:59 PM (EST).

Events

21-26 August 2022

ICOPA 2022

Discover the latest advances in parasitology at the 15th International Congress on Parasitology, themed “Living with Parasites" - in person in Copenhagen, Denmark and virtually.

Copenhagen, Denmark & online

13-15 Sept 2022

NNN 2022 Conference

The 13th Annual Neglected Tropical Disease NGO (NNN) Conference will take place from Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th September 2022 in-person in Kathmandu, Nepal and online.

Registration NOW OPEN

Kathmandu, Nepal / virtual

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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.

Resources

Your one-stop-shop to schistosomiasis related reports, guides, articles and other resources.

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@schisto_tom @AKildemoes @BAAdedotun @SchistoSSR @StothardRuss Thanks Tom and Anna - adding it to the Snail resource - @schisto_tom lets make a list of items to add to the Snail Collection page. Maybe we can send a few posts on twitter inviting people to share their guides and protocols with us..

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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.

Moving Towards Elimination

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GSA Annual Report 2021

GSA symposium | Diagnosis of schistosomiasis by CCA or CAA detecting lateral flow tests

iCHORDS Mentorship Program

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