I'm thankful for the opportunity to represent @swisstph.ch at #InCORNTD in Rwanda this week and present findings from our #SchistoBreak study on the characteristics of #schistosomiasis #hotspots. 🪱🧪

Check out our lab account! We are introducing ourselves in the coming days. 💡

Stark!

📽️Recording available! #ISNTDConnect on Test & Treat strategies for #schistosomiasis with @elimin8schisto with Steffi Knopp @swisstph.bsky.social, @lydiatrippler.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social & Florence Wakesho @MOH_Kenya 👉Recorded Dec 10 👉https://youtu.be/VNXsZhE8TlY?si=ry18kb2djYAagDqQ

Webinar: Test&treat strategies to sustain #schistosomiasis elimination. Join us & @isntd.bsky.social to hear from experts Steffi Knopp, @lydiatrippler.bsky.social, Florence Wakesho 👉Tue 10 Dec | Time: 2pm GMT (London) / 5pm EAT (Nairobi) / 9am EST (New York) 👉https://www.isntd.org/isntd-connect

We're looking forward to finding out all about exciting Test & Treat strategies for #schistosomiasis at #ISNTDConnect, with @gsa.bsky.social, Steffi Knopp (Swiss TPH), Lydia Trippler (Univ of Glasgow), Florence Wakesho (MoH Kenya) #Dx 👉Dec 10 | 14:00-15:30 UTC 👉https://www.isntd.org/isntd-connect

Fresh from the press: impact of snail control in Pemba 🐌🪱🇹🇿 - Bulinus distribution was heterogeneous 🌍 - Bulinus assoc. with lower pH and muddy sediment 🧪 - Niclosamide reduced Bulinus numbers but snails often returned after treatment 🔄 doi.org/10.1186/s130... @swisstph.bsky.social #Schisto #beatNTDs

🪱 Behavior change starts with tools created by and for the community 🎥 Curious to see how it works? Check out our new film—shaped by community ideas and starring local actors 🌍 In partnership with the Public Health Lab – IdC in Pemba, we’re proud to share the story of Shukuru @swisstph.bsky.social

Interested in Schisto research and interventions? 🪱 For >15 years, @swisstph.bsky.social 🇨🇭 and the Public Health Lab - IdC 🇹🇿 conducted research and implemented interventions in Pemba, TZ, now approaching elimination. 📽 Watch our new documentary here showing these efforts: youtu.be/sGwnGLug-Aw?...

The November #Schistosomiasis Research update is OUT NOW! Check our the latest #BeatSchisto related articles, grant and job opportunities, events, training & more. mailchi.mp/4881d62baa47... #BeatNTDs