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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).

29 Mar 2021

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Workshop: Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) 4-11 May 2021

The Geneva Learning Foundation announces their new workshop on Female Genital Schistosomiasis. An online training for health professionals to learn about one of the most neglected sexual and reproductive health issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

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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.

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18 June 2021

RSTMH Topics in Infection 2021

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

Online/virtual conference

Week commencing 21 Jun 2021

CHOGM 2021 - Rwanda

SAVE THE DATE

New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2021.

Kigali, Rwanda

21-25 June 2021

BSP Conference: Parasites

For 2021, in place of their usual Spring Meeting, the British Society of Parasitology will hold an online meeting over five days during the Summer (21st-25th June).

Online / virtual conference

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