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30 Jan 2020

Cameroon launches online Atlas of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis

The atlas of schistososmiasis and STH transmission in Cameroon, an important tool to assist the ministry of health, decision makers and stakeholders with activites to control and eliminate these diseases.

24 Jan 2020

Celebrating World NTD Day

Join on the 30th of January 2020 for the first-ever World NTD Day! Find out about events and webinars here.

20 Dec 2019

Season's greetings from the GSA

End of Year letter from the GSA plus news and events from the Schistosomiasis Community.

18 Dec 2019

Uniting to Combat NTDs announces new Board

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases announces the inaugural Board that will lead the partnership from 2020 and beyond.

16 Dec 2019

WHO and UNAIDS launch call to integrate Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in women's health services

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have called for integrated efforts to address the disparate burden of diseases borne by women and girls in Africa.

13 Dec 2019

WHO report on schistosomiasis treatment in 2018

The latest data on treatment coverage for countries endemic for schistosomiasis (bilharzia) and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms) available now.

10 Dec 2019

The End Fund receive grant from Astellas Global Health Foundation

Astellas Global Health Foundation Makes Inaugural Grant to the END Fund to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

06 Dec 2019

Cross-border partnership towards achieving control and elimination of NTDs

The first International Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) calls for increased research, resources and strengthened cross border partnerships to accelerate the elimination of the diseases.

02 Dec 2019

China Schistosomiasis Memorial

26 Nov 2019

Deworming tops Givewell 2019 top charities

Givewell names deworming charities as top charities for 2019!

26 Nov 2019

Nature World View: Africa should set its own health-research agenda

Local experts — not rich donors — must design and control studies, says Francisca Mutapi.

19 Nov 2019

NTD support Centre (NTD-SC) announce a funding call on Female Genital Schistosomiasis research.

NTD support Centre (NTD-SC) announce a funding call: Request for Proposals: Research to Address the Challenges and Inequities Presented by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS).

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Cameroon launches online Atlas of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis

Celebrating World NTD Day

Season's greetings from the GSA

Uniting to Combat NTDs announces new Board

WHO and UNAIDS launch call to integrate Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in women's health services

WHO report on schistosomiasis treatment in 2018

The End Fund receive grant from Astellas Global Health Foundation

Cross-border partnership towards achieving control and elimination of NTDs

China Schistosomiasis Memorial

Deworming tops Givewell 2019 top charities

Nature World View: Africa should set its own health-research agenda

NTD support Centre (NTD-SC) announce a funding call on Female Genital Schistosomiasis research.

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