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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.

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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News and Events

News

10 Mar 2023

iCHORDS | 2023 Mentorship Program

Now in its second year, the iCHORDS Mentorship Programme 2023 is looking for both mentees and mentors.
07 Dec 2022

WHO Appoints Dr Socé Fall as Director of the Department for Neglected Tropical Diseases

On 1 December 2022, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, announced the appointment or Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall as Director of the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, based at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
02 Dec 2022

European Medicines Agency Validates Application for Arpraziquantel

A positive scientific opinion by the European Medicines Agency will facilitate registration of arpraziquantel in African endemic countries.

Events

22-24 March

UN 2023 Water Conference

The Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands, will feature an opening and closing ceremony, six plenary meetings and five multi-stakeholder interactive dialogues. It will also feature a number of high-level special events and side events organized by Member States, the UN system and other stakeholders.

New York, USA & virtual observance
3 Arpil 2023 10:00 EST

Webinar | WHO and Uniting Efforts Technical Consultation on a Toolkit for National NTD Investment Cases: Supporting investment and financing strategies

The WHO Global NTD Programme and Uniting Efforts for Innovation, Access and Delivery are hosting a technical consultation on a toolkit for National NTD Investment Cases.

Virtual
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GSA STRATEGY 2022-2025

We are excited to share the GSA 4-year Strategic Plan, to support the WHO mid-term 2025 targets and accelerate progress to the 2030 goals. 

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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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    FIG | Female Genital Schistosomiasis Integration Group

    The FGS Integration Group (FIG) is an innovative coalition of organisations galvanising joint action across the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), HIV, HPV/cervical cancer, neglected tropical disease (NTD) and WASH sectors to tackle the neglected issue of FGS. We are raising awareness of FGS with the aim of improving FGS diagnosis, treatment and prevention with and for women and girls through sustainable integration of FGS into SRHR and NTD programmes at scale.

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    Congratulations to all the awardees! https://t.co/KKcsoywgwH
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    RT @arntd_org: We are delighted to present the nine recipients of the SPG VI Awards. Congrats to these researchers who have been selected for funding to enable them pilot context-driven initiatives to combat NTDs in their communities. @COR_NTD @NTD_SC @USAIDGH @gatesfoundation #beatntds https://t.co/HHeaR0VLgI
    1 day 35 min ago
    RT @COR_NTD: We're excited to see the progress of the FGS Society of Nigeria in its first year and its plans for a wide range of ambitious activities in 2023! https://t.co/IVnd5XJ3HB
    1 day 36 min ago
    RT @sci_ntds: Six communities in Uganda are leading the way in making their everyday water use safer from the risk of #schistosomiasis. Learn about how we're supporting their solutions to improve their community's health https://t.co/a72io2R7T0 #HealthWithoutLimits #WorldWaterDay #BeatNTDs https://t.co/o1s0srCYw4
    1 day 37 min ago
    RT @sci_ntds: Despite 20+ years of mass treatment, high levels of #schistosomiasis transmission persist in some areas of Uganda. Six communities are leading the way in making their everyday water use safer https://t.co/rgHYjspYDY #WorldWaterDay #BeatNTDs #HealthWithoutLimits #WASH https://t.co/Kc59l0GH9W
    1 day 37 min ago
    RT @TheENDFund: Schistosomiasis and intestinal worms are spread because of poor water, hygiene and sanitation infrastructure. In Western Kenya, our partners are working to go beyond the standard approach to end these preventable diseases. To accelerate change, we need more action. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/DJxtyV7FVJ
    1 day 38 min ago
    RT @NTDsMalawi: @HUGS_LSTM Malawi team Lab Techs at the @LSTMnews in Professor @StothardRuss's lab learning molecular technologies for schisto diagonosis with @SaculNTD. #capacitybuilding #neglectedtropicaldiseaseas https://t.co/cPgxJu4vBW
    1 day 38 min ago
    RT @sci_ntds: SCH is found in 91 of 147 Ugandan districts. High levels of transmission persist in some areas despite 20+ years of mass treatment. We supported a project to renew collaboration across #WASH & health sectors https://t.co/rgHYjspYDY #WorldWaterDay #BeatNTDs https://t.co/AXe2WSIbrp
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    RT @nnnschsth: To receive our Speaker Slides and Meeting Recording soon, and to hear more from the NNN SCH-STH Disease Specific Group, subscribe to our mailing list at this link: https://t.co/hpRASneBa7
    1 day 11 hours ago
    RT @CombatNTDs: Dr Kane, NTD Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare in #Senegal stressed how integration of #WASH is essential for NTD elimination & control. Guinea worm, trachoma & cholera are examples where WASH has been successfully integrated in Senegal #WaterAction https://t.co/yWua0dbofo https://t.co/TVGJ8UbJkZ
    2 days 7 hours ago
    RT @Mununura: @SoceFallBirima @drclstbg @KingsleyAsied11 @Daniel_Argaw_D @ThokoPooley UTC Webinar on WASH and NTDs: amplifying impact of interventions, integration, planning together for greater impact and sustainability #BeatNTDS, #NTDRoadmap2030 https://t.co/oIXJlHpt3E
    2 days 7 hours ago
    RT @CombatNTDs: Dr Grewe @BMZ_Bund highlighted that gender equity is key to many global challenges. Women & girls are among the most affected by NTDs. German gov recognises critical position of women to #BeatNTDs & achieve #WaterAction, & last month launched a new Feminist Development Strategy https://t.co/OFbLuecy9s https://t.co/dx62W6x93k
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