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Happy, smiling children running towards the camera
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.

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 as a public health problem.

What we do

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News & Events

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

    News

    17 Jul 2019

    ECTMIH session: Schistosomiasis Control Through The Ages

    The GSA Research working group upcomign meeting at ECTMIH, Schistosomiasis Control Through The Ages, will explore the impact and treatment of schistosomiasis in different age and gender groups.
    15 Jul 2019

    New and current funding calls for operational and implementation research from the NTD Support Center

    New and current funding opportunities and approaching proposal submission deadline from the NTD Support Center.
    11 Jul 2019

    Phase II of the WHO's global consultations for 2030 NTD Roadmap

    WHO's second round of public consultation shares an advance draft of the 2030 Roadmap and invites feedback on the 2030 NTD overarching/cross-cutting goals, disease-specific targets and assessments

    Events

    27-30 July 2019

    Meeting of the Brazilian Societies of Tropical Medicine, Parasitology, Chagas and Leishmaniasis

    This conference brings together three key events for practioners and researchers of tropical diseases in Brazil as well as the social forum of engagement of people living with these diseases. Not to be missed by anyone working on NTDs in Brazil!
    Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
    15 September 2019

    Female Genital Schistosomiasis: Opportunities for Research

    On Sunday, September 15, 2019, experts in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), HIV, gynecology, and related fields will convene for a meeting on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS).
    ACC, Kings Dock St, Liverpool L3 4FP

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    RT @IDDOnews: Come and work with us, IDDO is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a varied role supporting our work… https://t.co/PCJ1sfwKRk
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    RT @biswasg: WHO has launched its second phase of online consultation for building the NTD roadmap 2021-30. #BeatNTDs #WASH #UHC… https://t.co/ca5gRx2Pq4
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    RT @PIG_Edinburgh: PEDPZQ Team visit to clinical trial site in Mutoko yesterday- preparatory work underway -all areas reveiwed incl wa… https://t.co/1LfM8e6Aom
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    RT @sci_ntds: As SCI’s Dr Lynsey Blair says: “Every child has the right to be healthy and happy”. We’re so proud to be part of th… https://t.co/dTPL2hLZpe
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    RT @nadiabenmeriem: @sci_ntds team attending the Second CM/PC-NTD Programme Managers’ Meeting in Addis Ababa #ESPENMeeting #beatNTDs https://t.co/hVnXJAmqPk
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    Excited at the opportunity to hold our side meeting looking at the Merck Praziquantel Programme and how we can bett… https://t.co/vFUHdE20vU
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    RT @sci_ntds: The risk of HIV/Aids in women and girls can be increased THREE times by #schistosomiasis. Could antischistosomal co… https://t.co/ZbVWLe8y89
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    RT @NTDCOUNTDOWN: Deadline approaching! Two weeks remain to submit proposals to the @COR_NTD Secretariat on operational or implementa… https://t.co/LLdAMokfup
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    RT @ILEPAntiLeprosy: Dr Mwele Malecela (WHO #NTDs) lists the 3 major mind-shifts from the old to the new NTD Roadmap 2021-2030: from a p… https://t.co/ch6LnfnRLl
    3 days 19 hours ago
    RT @IDDOnews: Are you a Postdoctoral Research Scientist looking for a varied role supporting our work across emerging infections… https://t.co/Wrlss2tkJH
    3 days 19 hours ago
    RT @KellyCTrachoma: WHO NTD Roadmap (2021-2030) consultative process at the AU, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!! A consultative process is so im… https://t.co/TfMtpWnZ4G
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    RT @JoWebster_Group: We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Schistosoma pop gen posdoc to join @JoWebster_Group to be part… https://t.co/CVmewIXhLi
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