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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Webinar 12 May: Breaking barriers to NTD integration. Hear from Karsor Kollie, Jose Luis Gonzalez, UNICEF & GLIDE on lessons from Liberia, Tanzania and new NNN initiatives. 🔗 Details & registration: www.eliminateschisto.org/webinar-brea...

A promotional poster for a webinar titled “Breaking barriers to integration of NTDs – Reflecting on the past to prepare for the future,” organised by the NTD NGO Network with the Global Institute for Disease Elimination and UNICEF. The poster shows colourful circular graphics, the event date and time (12 May, 9am ET / 2pm UK / 3pm CET), and a QR code labelled “Register here,” along with a registration link.

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows — #WorldWaterDay Yet 💧 projects can also 📈 health risks May Sule et al. 🐌 Infrastructure can ➕schisto transmission ⚕️ Almost no dams assessed for health impact 🛠️ Proven solutions exist—but ❌scaled Time to 🔗 water, health & equity. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...

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Schistosomiasis and water resources development in Africa: A scoping review and multi-case evaluation of associated snail control

Author summary Man-made water bodies such as dams and irrigation schemes, are built to improve water supply, provide energy, and enhance food security. However, dams and irrigation schemes may lead to...

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bridges2develop.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

On #WorldNTDDay, we shine a light on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). FGS is caused by a parasitic infection. It's easily treatable and preventable but often unrecognised & misdiagnosed, and many women receive the wrong treatment. Learn more here 🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto #BeatNTDs

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Missed our last Knowledge Café? Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEZS...

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January Knowledge Café: Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 03/02/2026

Despite some progress, the fight against many NTDs remains off track. At #EB158 we urged Member States to fund NTDs, advance R&D, support inclusive research, & tackle climate-sensitive diseases. Our intervention at @who.int 👉 bit.ly/4auqBj2

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE

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Children Without Worms @cwwatlanta.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We encourage you to read this compelling The New York Times story. It explores the road ahead for NTD elimination efforts following global shifts, and the innovative ways that countries are integrating treatment campaigns to continue driving the work forward.

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NDM Centre for Global Health Research @cghr.ox.ac.uk · 02/02/2026

Congratulations to Prof Deirdre Hollingsworth on being named one of the first Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences 🎉 She joins 12 Oxford academics in the inaugural cohort, uniting top mathematicians to tackle the UK’s biggest challenges Read more 👉 www.cghr.ox.ac.uk/news/deirdre...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A group from the Unlimit Health team are in Zanzibar to coordinate One Health System Strengthening workshops with the Ministry of Health. They marked #WorldNTDDay at a school in Chaani, on Unguja Island, celebrating the programme with the NTD team.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Today, on #worldntdday, we’re launching 'Protecting children’s joy' a short film from Côte d’Ivoire, created with award-winning Ivorian artist Nuits Balnéaires. The film celebrates the joy of play while shining a light on the hidden risk of schistosomiasis. WATCH NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1eA...

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Protecting children's joy

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Tom Pennance @schistosoma.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Just thoroughly enjoyed chairing meeting with the @gsa.bsky.social Snail Vectors working group on germline gene editing in Biomphalaria. Thanks Drs. Zhang and Kuroda for presenting. You can find their two recent papers here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... and: www.frontiersin.org/journals/gen...

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CRISPR/Cas9-germline editing of Biomphalaria glabrata: A breakthrough in genetic modification of snails that transmit schistosomiasis

Creation of germline-edited vector snails is a key advance in efforts to combat schistosomiasis.

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Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health @stanfordcigh.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🌍 January 30 is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, dedicated to raising awareness about #NTDs that affect over one billion people. We're proud to highlight the efforts of Dr. Nathan Lo, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and CIGH Faculty Fellow. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/spo...

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APPG on Malaria and NTDs @malariantdappg.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Neglected tropical diseases affect more than one billion people worldwide, creating cycles of poverty and preventing people from achieving their full potential. Yet they are preventable, treatable, and can be eliminated. This #WorldNTDDay, let’s #UniteActEliminate to #BeatNTDs

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🔍 #Schistosomiasis progress #WorldNTDDay: ➡️ Endemic in 79 countries ➡️ 134.8M children + 118.9M adults need treatment ➡️ 19 countries hit ≥75% SAC coverage 💪 Egypt submits its elimination dossier 🏆 Algeria marks 3 years of zero indigenous cases 👉️ bit.ly/Schisto24

Infographic titled “Schistosomiasis Status Update 2025” from the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance. The design features blue and yellow blocks with global statistics and a photo of two people collecting water at a riverside. Key figures include: schistosomiasis remains endemic in 79 countries; 134.8 million school‑aged children and 118.9 million adults still need treatment; 100.5 million people received preventive chemotherapy in 2024; 19 countries reached effective coverage; Algeria has reported three years of zero indigenous cases. Find out more through htis link https://bit.ly/Schisto24 - A section highlights Female Genital Schistosomiasis as an overlooked gender‑related inequity affecting millions of women and girls. The infographic calls for strengthened health systems, integrated approaches, and cross‑sector collaboration, and includes links to learn more.

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British Society for Parasitology @bspparasitology.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

-> 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 for BSP 2026 in Glasgow are open! The deadline for abstracts for oral presentations is 17 February while the deadline for poster abstracts is 28 February. lnkd.in/eJqXD3DY

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

On #WorldNTDDay, we shine a light on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). FGS is caused by a parasitic infection. It's easily treatable and preventable but often unrecognised & misdiagnosed, with many women receiving the wrong treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto

Two women collect water from a muddy, shallow pool in a rural outdoor setting, surrounded by leaves and wet ground. Several plastic basins in red, blue, and black sit nearby, some filled with water. Both women wear brightly patterned clothing and headscarves as they scoop water into containers. On the right side of the image, a campaign banner reads: “Together to end Female Genital Schistosomiasis. Join our movement. Break the silence. Raise awareness of female genital schistosomiasis.” A small credit at the bottom left says: “Photo © Sightsavers / Taiwo Aina.”

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/... #UniteActEliminate

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out this round up of events and activities bit.ly/WNTDD26 #UniteActEliminate

Promotional graphic for World NTD Day 2026 featuring bold text reading “30 January – World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.” Additional text announces “What’s happening for World NTD Day 2026 – Unite. Act. Eliminate.” It invites viewers to explore events, webinars, and campaigns, and to share their own activities for #WorldNTDDay. A shortened link (bit.ly/WNTDD26) appears at the bottom.

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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

50M+ women & girls are affected by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), yet it’s often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed as other #reproductivehealth issues. As we near #WorldNTDDay2026—Jan 30, the top 3 participants will win e-certificates 🏆 #EndTheNeglect #NTDTriviaChallenge

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

New @royalsocietypublishing.org issue out now: Parasite evolution and impact in action A powerful collection on hybrid schistosomes, how they emerge, evolve, & what this means for control efforts across #Africa www.bit.ly/PTB1941 #schistosomiasis #BeatNTDs #OneHealth

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Volume 381 Issue 1941 | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B | The Royal Society

Influential themed journal issues across the life sciences.

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🌍 South–South collaboration in action: Zanzibar x Malawi on #schistosomiasis: 🔹 Snail vector techniques & ecological considerations 🔹 Cross-sector collaboration 🔹 Adapting Zanzibar’s approach to Malawi’s context 🔹#SouthSouthCooperation drive sustainable #BeatNTDs solutions 📖: buff.ly/4QmUbWx

Dark green background, outline maps of Zanzibar and Malawi with two arrows pointed in opposite directions in between them. Text reads: "Zanzibar x Malawi: South-south Learning in Action. A cross-country exchange on schistosomiasis control, snail surveillance, and sustainable solutions. Read the full story." Arrow pointing right.

Dark blue background. Top right-hand side has a yellow light bulb icon with a leafy plant in the middle. The text below reads: "Lessons and Next Steps" With the following bullet points: "Snail control must be context-specific. Regulatory and financing pathways matter. South-South collaboration accelerates innovation. Continued exchange and co-creation ahead. Read the full blog: http://bit.ly/4qMAejB "

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of #schistosomiasis news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...

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Nina Finley @ninafinley.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Learning about schistosome and snail ecology with Bonnie Webster and Tom Pennance @schistosoma.bsky.social at the @lien-london.bsky.social meeting hosted by @nhm-london.bsky.social.

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...

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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who came along to the London Research in Progress yesterday! Held at the @lshtm.bsky.social, the event featured ten fantastic abstract presentations from ECRs who presented their unpublished research in progress. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events: www.rstmh.org/events

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Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) @iddonews.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

📝 Read blog by Dr Nathalie Beloum, one of our new WHO/TDR Fellows! She shares insights into the application process, her upcoming projects, first impressions and hopes for the placement. @who.int #TDRnews 👉 Read www.iddo.org/news/introdu...

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Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) @iddonews.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🚨 🚨 We’re hiring a new Head of Data Engineering & Informatics to lead our data strategy & drive innovation Based 📍 Oxford, UK | Apply now: www.iddo.org/about-us/jobs #DataEngineering #GlobalHealth @UniofOxfordJobs #recruitment @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Lookin at a pragmatic path from research to practice in treating PSAC for schistosomiasis, today's @isntd.org Connect unpacks findings from a landmark trial in Uganda comparing PZQ dosing regimens, and discuss the urgent need & practical steps to include this age group in treatment strategies.

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ISNTD @isntd.org · 25/11/2025

Don't miss the upcoming @gsa.bsky.social & @isntd.org webinar on tackling schistosomiasis in preschool children: 'Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children: A pragmatic approach from research to practice' 👉Nov 26 | 13.00 UTC 👉https://tinyurl.com/preschoolschisto

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Join us for this key webinar: Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children - a pragmatic approach from research to practice 🗓️ 26 November 2025 🕐 13:00–14:30 UTC 🌐 English with French interpretation Register via: www.isntd.org/isntd-connect #Schistosomiasis #WorldChildrensDay

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Title: Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children. A pragmatic approach from research to practice.
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Prof Amaya Bustinduy (LSHTM, UK)
Dr Andrew Edielu (LSHTM UK & MRC–UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit)
Dr Narcis B Kabatereine (Ministry of Health, Uganda)
With remarks from Dr Amadou Garba (WHO)
Wednesday 26 November 2025 | 13.00-14.30 UTC
www.isntd.org/isntd-connect
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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We’ll always need the toilet #WorldToiletDay Whatever the future holds, we’ll always rely on sanitation to protect us from diseases like #schistosomiasis. But today, 3.4 billion people still don’t have a safe toilet. See how we can change that: www.worldtoiletday.org buff.ly/CpwVoqh

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World Toilet Day 2025 - We’ll always need the toilet

World Toilet Day 2025 (19 November) is about sanitation in a changing world. Here are three things to know: We’ll always need the toilet. No matter what lies ahead, we will always rely on…

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day. Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies. FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer. 🧩Integration saves lives. Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto #BeatNTDs #SRHR

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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @rstmh.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We are launching a photo competition! We want our members & Fellows to capture the intersection between global health and technology, and how the digital revolution – including artificial intelligence – is changing how we practice healthcare. Apply now: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/bl...

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🎓 Are you heading to @astmh.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Toronto? 📍 Wondering where to find all the schisto-focused talks, posters, and symposia? We’ve got you covered. 🔗 Explore our guide to all things #schistosomiasis at #ASTMH2025: 👉 buff.ly/GiSXKyM

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 06/11/2025

🌎 For the first time, health adaptation to climate change is on the #COP30 agenda, and our team is heading to Belém, in Brazil, to follow this historic debate up close. 👉 If you’re attending COP30, check out our agenda and join the conversation. ⤵️

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 06/11/2025

🌍 Join us at #COP30 for an important discussion on climate change and infectious diseases. Hosted by @cepi.net, @oficialfiocruz.bsky.social, @gavi.org, @mmv.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, and DNDi. 💻 Click here to watch live: who.int/news-room/ev...

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thanks to donations to our Christmas Big Give campaign last year, local teams travelled across Malawi over the summer to map where schistosomiasis infections persist and change over time, helping guide the next steps to eliminate the disease. Learn more ⬇️ sway.cloud.microsoft/iEbBDKm1u9dq...

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Finding the hotspots: mapping schistosomiasis in Malawi

A look at how your support helped teams reach communities, collect data, and guide the next steps in eliminating disease.

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 31/10/2025

Join us Nov 6 (3–4:30 PM EAT) for a webinar on bridging the gap between research & policy for #NTDs amid shifting funding. 👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 29/10/2025

At #CPHIA2025, we hosted the only side event dedicated to NTDs. Eliminating diseases like leishmaniasis, mycetoma & dengue requires more than commitment. ➡️ It demands innovation in diagnostic tools, treatment options & understanding disease burden to better inform interventions.

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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Check out the latest research & training funding opportunities, news, articles and upcoming events is the October 2025 issue of the #Schistosomiasis Research Update newsletter. Read is here: mailchi.mp/22f28fa98252...

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The Lamberton Lab @lamberton-lab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

1,2,3… and we’re live! Excited to share that our much anticipated project #WickedSchisto has officially kicked off in Uganda! This is an interdisciplinary project, aimed at developing a framework to identify cost-effective interventions for #WASH-associated diseases.

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The Lamberton Lab @lamberton-lab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

At the Stakeholders Meeting, Dr Alfred Mubangizi (Ag. Asst Commissioner, Vector-borne and NTDs at the Uganda MoH) in his welcome remarks, underscored the timely nature of #WickedSchisto and shared that the MoH was proud to be collaborating with @lamberton-lab.bsky.social on this very important work.

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Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) @iddonews.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Calling all researchers working in #InfectiousDiseases #EmergingInfections or #NTDs? You can use our free tools, resources to support your work www.iddo.org/tools-and-re... #BeatNTDs

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