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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.

News and Events

News

02 Nov 2022

In Memoriam | Lazarus Juziwelo

We are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of our colleague and friend, Lazarus Juziwelo, National Programme Manager for the Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted Helminth Control Programme at the Ministry Of Health Malawi and Global Schistosomiasis Alliance Ambassador

26 Sep 2022

Crown Agents | NNN Conference acknowledges growing health crisis of FGS in sub-Saharan Africa

This year, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) funded Accelerating Resilient Innovative Sustainable Elimination of NTDs (ARISE) programme, worked with colleagues from the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance, to bring FGS to the attention of the NNN 2022 Conference.

01 Sep 2022

COR NTD announce sixth edition of the Small Grants Program to support African researchers

Call for proposals for the sixth edition of the African Researchers' Small Grants Program on ‘’Emerging Challenges facing Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) program implementation in Africa’’ .

Call closing date: September 30, 2022, 17:00 GMT

Events

29 Nov 2022, 3-4:30pm UTC

ISNTD Connect | The Geshiyaro Project

Join us for the next ISNTD Connect - GSA webinar on the Geshiyaro Project - Breaking the transmission of soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis through WASH-NTD integration in Ethiopia

virtual event

5-9 DEC 2022

International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit 2020/2022

The Summit for advancing SBCC (Social and Behaviour Change Communication) field to decrease inequity, improve health and amplify voices.

Morocco

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

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RT @sci_ntds: In #Uganda SCH is found in 91 of 147 districts, & high levels of transmission persist in some areas despite over 20 years of mass treatment. The pilot project we supported helped renew momentum for collaboration across #WASH & health sectors: https://t.co/ez10Lbbd0w #BeatNTDs

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Register now for tomorrow's ISNTD Connect meeting on The Geshiyaro Project: Breaking the transmission of soil-transmitted helminths #STH and #schistosomiasis through #WASH integration. #BeatNTDs #BeatSchisto https://t.co/KoPZjbUOwI https://t.co/afqVDx2kaR

13 hours 12 min ago

RT @sci_ntds: What are the barriers to implementation of the new child-friendly treatment option for #schistosomiasis? SCIF's Ashley Preston reflects on the @PedPZQ consortium's journey so far and why social mobilisation is crucial: https://t.co/v47x2gbZZj #BeatNTDs @EDCTP @GHITFund @MOH_Kenya

13 hours 14 min ago

Join us, @ISNTD_Press & @WorldVisionEth for a look at The #Geshiyaro project: implementing #WaSH interventions to sustain transmission break for #schistosomiasis & STH ️Tuesday 29 November ⏲️15:00 - 16:30 UTC/GMT Register here: https://t.co/nqv5qk2QlQ #BeatNTDs #BeatSchisto https://t.co/bNWUpOYPai

3 days 13 hours ago

RT @ISNTD_Press: Next week at #ISNTDConnect: learn about the innovative approaches of the #Geshiyaro Project integrating #WASH & #MDA to #beatNTDs #STH #helminths #schistosomiasis with Milkias Lakew & Endriyas Shobew @WorldVision @elimin8schisto Nov 29, 15:00 UTC https://t.co/25hEP03RD0 https://t.co/2OLmogb2Zr

3 days 13 hours ago

OPEN role for a senior #epidemiologist / biostatistician w @BNITM_de / Lab Fusco in Designing & analysing epi data Contributing to operational & implementation research Work on diseases of poverty, incl #NTDs like #schistosomiasis ⌛ 21 Dec https://t.co/7vyq3ydpxU #BeatNTDs https://t.co/gBUfacpS0F

3 days 15 hours ago

RT @info_TGHN: "Research is key to our collective survival" - John Amuasi bringing clarity of purpose to #TGHN2022 https://t.co/1eW5Tg6cvm

3 days 15 hours ago

RT @SchistoSSR: Very interesting visit to FIOCRUZ @fiocruz and their snail facilities @grupo_hmm. Lots of new ideas for our lab! https://t.co/v7d9kKD7YU

3 days 15 hours ago

RT @JulieTruelove: Adding thanks to Dr @AKrentel for important attention to water and sanitation in combatting FGS. #WASH in quality of care and community healthcare. Appreciate the knowledge exchange and inspired dialogue with Dr Moeti @ResultsCda https://t.co/cp1gYQfRUf

4 days 8 hours ago

RT @sci_ntds: Join us at @NTD_NGOs post-conference session on 1 Dec! https://t.co/ZDouysoPqS 'Key to country ownership is for NGOs to provide technical & financial support in line with MoH strategies, and strengthen #HealthSystems in affected communities' -@drwendyharrison #BeatNTDs https://t.co/vHqm5zUAKq

4 days 8 hours ago

RT @Can_NTDs: Dr@AKrentel speaking with Dr. Moeti, Director of the @WHOAFRO region in Ottawa today about the opportunity to leverage the integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis into #HIV & #HPV healthcare services in many affected countries in Africa. @ResultsCda @CanWaCH @thefastpackage https://t.co/FrkSwZrdRq

4 days 8 hours ago

RT @xvi_iss: Thank you all! See you in 2024 for #xvii_iss! https://t.co/m7yPEEXuGp

4 days 8 hours ago

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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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In Memoriam | Lazarus Juziwelo

Crown Agents | NNN Conference acknowledges growing health crisis of FGS in sub-Saharan Africa

COR NTD announce sixth edition of the Small Grants Program to support African researchers

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ISNTD Connect | The Geshiyaro Project

International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit 2020/2022

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