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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 safe, clean water reduces 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

18 Nov 2020

World Health Assembly endorses bold new NTD road map targets for 2030

The Seventy-third World Health Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed the WHO new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) for 2021−2030.
06 Nov 2020

Schistosomiasis Talks at the ASTMH annual meeting

Wondering which session to go to at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene? Have no fear, we have all your schistosomiasis needs here.
24 Oct 2020

New modelling shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic on schistosomiasis programmes

New modelling on COVID-19’s impact on NTDs has shown extra rounds of MDA for schistosomiasis could speed up progress. Check out how intensified strategies offer a chance to close the gap towards the WHO 2030 targets.

Events

POSTPONED to 20 - 24 Setpember 2021

International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit 2020/2021

The Summit for advancing SBCC (Social and Behaviour Change Communication) field to decrease inequity, improve health and amplify voices. POSTPONED to October 19 to 23, 2020.

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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

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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    RT @sci_ntds: NNN’s partnership approach has broken new ground for NTDs, on addressing stigma, safety, WASH collaboration and mor… https://t.co/9qKVzOacJn
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    RT @washfid: Happening Now: @WHO webinar on Partnerships for NTDs "Partnership with the #WASH sector means we can tackle more t… https://t.co/kVNZkdLufv
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