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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

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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

06 Apr 2021

The UNAIDS Global Strategy 2021-2026 includes Female Genital Schistosomiasis

The new Global AIDS Strategy 2021–2026, End Inequalities, End AIDS includes the prevention of schistosomiasis and treatment of FGS.

BBSRC Mothers and children. Credit:Miss Poppy Berdoy-Webster

30 Mar 2021

UKRI | UK scientists inform roadmap to eliminate disease of poverty

The World Health Organization is advocating a new One Health approach to tackle parasitic blood flukes in Africa following successful UKRI-funded research.

30 Mar 2021

African Media Agency | Why British Leadership Remains Critical To Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund writes for African Media Agency why it is critical that the UK continues to be a world leader in preventative medicines like vaccines, antibiotics and neglected tropical disease (NTDs).

Events

21 Apr 2021 12:00-13:30 GMT

Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium webinar: Implementation of the Consortium’s access program for the treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children

Join the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium on 21 April as we celebrate the official launch of the ADOPT program – an implementation research program that paves the way for the large-scale delivery of a child-friendly formulation to treat schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children in endemic countries.

Online / virtual

18 June 2021

RSTMH Topics in Infection 2021

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 46th annual Topics in Infection

Online/virtual conference

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

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

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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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Working Together

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The UNAIDS Global Strategy 2021-2026 includes Female Genital Schistosomiasis

UKRI | UK scientists inform roadmap to eliminate disease of poverty

African Media Agency | Why British Leadership Remains Critical To Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases

Events

Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium webinar: Implementation of the Consortium’s access program for the treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children

RSTMH Topics in Infection 2021

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