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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

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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 and Events

News

12 Jan 2021

NTDs in the context of COVID-19 - WHO online course

WHO course for decision-makers and programme managers about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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22 Dec 2020

GSA partners top the GiveWell 2020 list

Every year, GiveWell spends thousands of hours researching the most cost-effective organizations that will create the greatest impact. Our partners, The END Fund, SCI Foundation, Sightsavers and Evidence Action topped their 2020 'Treatments for parasitic worm infections' organisations list.
14 Dec 2020

Ascend Research and Innovation Investment Fund (RIF)

Are you interested in researching innovative methods to enhance neglected tropical disease programming?

Events

26 January 2021

RSTMH Major challenges for global health in a post-COVID-19 world

This webinar will discuss how a coordinated effort from the global health sector, policymakers, international agencies, and communities will help address new and emerging challenges we face in a post-COVID-19 world.

Online/virtual conference
28 January 2021 14:00 – 17:00 CET

Official launch of the WHO Roadmap for NTDs

Eliminating NTDs: together towards 2030 – Formal launch of the new WHO road map for neglected tropical diseases.

Online/virtual launch
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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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    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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