Research

This working group is currently reviewing its priorities. Areas of particular interest are:

• Diagnostic tools and methodologies for schistosomiasis elimination as a public health problem and verification of transmission interruption.
• Snail Control through molluscicides, novel technologies and environmental management.
• Schistosomiasis morbidity markers, diagnosis and treatment in different at-risk groups including Female Genital Schistosomiasis, Male Genital Schistosomiasis.
• Schistosomiasis and HIV.
• Drug discovery and resistance.
• Areas not responding to treatment, also referred to as Hot-spot areas.
• Zoonotic aspect of schistosomiasis.
• The impact of migration of people on schistosomiasis epidemiology and how to address treatment access barriers for migrating peoples, including displaced, urban-rural migration, cross-border migration.
• Vaccines
• Impact of climate change and emerging schistosomiasis,
• Minimizing negative impact of conflict and/or disease outbreaks on programmes & research activities
• Strengthening Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and trust in NTD health services in endemic countries

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