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A photo of Dr Gabrielle Laing and a quote in white text that reads 'Most of us live complex lives that interact with animals and plants in a shared environment nearly every day. We need an approach that reflects this 'One Health' reality.

Preventing pandemics through everyday health systems

 

How do we strengthen everyday health systems so they’re ready for that rainy day? The responses to new diseases need to be implemented in the same health systems that have been established for everyday health needs.

Ahead of the G7 Summit and WHA76, Dr Gabrielle Laing, Chair of the Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network (NNN) One Health Cross-Cutting Group and One Health Policy Advisor at Unlimit Health, talks about why COVID-19 was not a one-off and One Health is a vital approach to prepare for the next pandemic.

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Latest news and stories

Schistosomiasis through the eyes of a father and son

Said, a young boy from Zanzibar, would like to be a great footballer one day - but schistosomiasis nearly took that dream away from him. Children across the world are better able to follow their aspirations when their health is not limited.

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Epidemiological surveys: an interactive exploration of how we target treatment to those who need it most

To make sure treatment reaches the people most in need, we support ministries of health (MoH) with a range of monitoring and evaluation tools, including epidemiological surveys for parasitic worm infections such as schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths.

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Communities in Uganda in the driving seat of efforts to eliminate schistosomiasis

Last year, we supported a pilot project in Buwaiswa and nearby communities to identify community-specific causes of schistosomiasis transmission. The results will be used to implement community-driven solutions, as well as water and sanitation services to reduce the risk of disease.

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Say hello to Unlimit Health!

Unlimit Health – formerly known as SCI Foundation – has launched an ambitious five-year strategy that sets out a new direction for improving health equity through tackling parasitic disease, such as schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. It follows a deep analysis of the changing development and global health context.

The strategy acknowledges that progress made over the past decade – including on elimination of parasitic infections – has been compromised by the Covid-19 pandemic and significant reductions in funding. It builds on the need for system resilience and equity at the heart of development efforts, and the shift in emphasis away from a funder-led agenda to one driven by local ownership and sustainability considerations.

What we do

We work in partnership with ministries of health in endemic countries, supporting sustainable country-owned solutions that eliminate preventable parasitic infections.

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How we do it

We do this through technical and financial support to ministries of health, in line with their strategies and plans, to strengthen health systems within affected communities.

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How to support our work

There are many ways to support Unlimit Health. You can donate by card, by bank-transfer, donate shares or cryptocurrency, leave a legacy in your will or fundraise for us.

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About Unlimit Health

Equitable

We challenge inequity and strive towards a fair distribution of power and resources globally. We understand that ill health is rooted in social and economic inequity and injustice.

Inclusive

We respect people’s differences, recognising the importance of different perspectives and experiences, applying the principles of compassion and dignity. We understand that having varied perspectives and experiences is essential to achieving our mission.

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Transparent

We are transparent in our decision making and our actions and ensure that decisions are informed by credible evidence. We acknowledge the fundamental role or transparency in engendering trust, collaboration, and accountability.

Our work

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Research projects

We aim to constantly improve and innovate, to ensure that we optimise our efforts and use resources most cost-effectively. That’s why our scientists generate evidence to inform decisions and guide our work. By doing this, we’re able to continually better and share our knowledge, ensuring that everyone can benefit from improved health.

Featured projects

The Adopt programme
SOS project
Morbid pilot
Uganda community-led pilot
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Monitoring & evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation surveys are one of the main tools ministries of health (MoH) use to assess the quality and impact of treatment programmes against parasitic worms. We support MoH with the planning, delivery, and analysis of these surveys, providing critical information to enable programmes to ensure treatment for every person in need.

An evidence-based approach

Epidemiological surveys
Mapping surveys
Reassessment surveys
Programmatic surveys

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Success stories

Our Big Give Christmas 2022 appeal highlighted a project in Uganda where people in six communities affected by schistosomiasis are devising ways to improve access to safe water and sanitation, and so reduce the transmission of the disease.

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Maymuna lives in Uganda. The water from the river available to her and her community is infested by parasitic worms, impacting their health and daily lives. We work in partnership with ministries of health to deliver treatment to young women like Maymuna.

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