Latest blog on @bugbittentweets.bsky.social : 58 countries have eliminated at least one #NTDs, and Guinea worm is close to eradication. But climate change, crises & inequity demand bold, multidisciplinary research. #UniteActEliminate #WorldNTDDay communities.springernature.com/posts/world-...

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

🌍 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...

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

🔍 #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

-> 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

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

#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

#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

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

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

🌍 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

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

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.

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

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

📝 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...

🚨 🚨 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

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.

Today's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg. 📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Today's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg. 📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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

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

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

🎗️ 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

🎗️ 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

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...

#Climatechange is redrawing the risk map for infectious diseases like #schistosomiasis. At #COP30, lets action climate-resilient health systems = #climatejustice is #healthjustice. Check out the Health Pavilion- organized by @who.int , @wellcometrust.bsky.social

🎓 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

🌎 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. ⤵️

🌍 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...

🌍 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

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...

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...

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.

🌍 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

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...

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.

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.

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

A new paper details the first pilot of the #Schistosomiasis Practical and Precision Assessment (SPPA) approach in Guinea. The SPPA provides an evidence-based framework to measure programme impact and guide treatment decisions at sub-district level. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...

Starting tomorrow! "200 Years Theodor Bilharz - #Schistosomiasis Research in Germany and beyond" A conference to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Theodor Bilharz, the scientist who identified Schistosoma haematobium. Scientific program here: buff.ly/aypr2wJ