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21 Apr 2020

Special Schisto Bulletin - impact of Covid-19 on schistosomiasis activities

In this special edition of the Schisto Bulletin GSA parnters and stakeholders from the schistosomiasis community share the impact of Covid-19 and associated restrictions on schistosomiasis community.

30 Mar 2020

WHO to support the review and use of online repository to improve treatment of difficult-to-treat infections

The WHO and US FDA assessing CURE-ID1, a web-based application that could help clinicians share their experiences in managing difficult-to-treat infectious diseases.

23 Mar 2020

GSA Schisto Bulletin March Edition

March's edition of the Schisto Bulletin. News and updates from the schistosomiasis community.

17 Mar 2020

Workshop on ‘Challenges for Women’s Health in sub-Saharan Africa'

The first workshop on an integrated and comprehensive health care approach for women’s health was held in Gabon in January, and focused on the interlink of management for FGS, cervical cancer, caeserean section.

16 Mar 2020

GSA Ambassador Programme

The GSA Executive Team is looking for individuals interested in becoming a GSA Ambassador in their country. The aim is to strengthen communication between the GSA and schistosomiasis programmes in endemic countries.

02 Mar 2020

WHO consultation for a Sustainability Framework

WHO consultation for a Sustainability Framework in support of the NTD road map 2021–2030.

27 Feb 2020

Launch of Youth Combating NTDs and the End the Neglect campaign

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) launched End the Neglect alongside the launch of the newly formed initiative with the Future Africa Forum: Youth Combating NTDs.

18 Feb 2020

2020 NTD Innovation Prize - Apply Now

American Leprosy Missions is hosting the second annual NTD Innovation Prize at the 2020 NNN. Find out how to apply.

11 Feb 2020

WHO calls for NTDs Monitoring and Evaluation Experts to join WHO Working Group

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking nominations from experts to support the work of the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases in monitoring and evaluating the progress made under the current 2012-2020 road map and for the new road map which will start from January 2021- December 2030.

10 Feb 2020

COR NTD 2019 Annual Meeting Report and Outputs

The 2019 annual meeting of the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) was held November 18 & 19, 2019, download the reports here.