We are an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to support the treatment and elimination of preventable diseases, helping people to live healthy lives free from parasitic infection.
International Women's Day 2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), which affects millions yet remains one of the most overlooked women’s health issues. Learn more about this neglected disease.
3 March 2026
This International Women’s Day, we honour the women and girls affected by female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), as well as the health workers, advocates, and national teams who are driving change.
13 March 2024
People need services that provide holistic care reflecting the reality of their various health needs. Integrating services for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) into routine sexual and reproductive healthcare is therefore essential.
24 July 2025
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in Liberia is the first country to develop a National Strategy for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), leading the way in protecting women and girls from this hidden reproductive health issue.
Our impact
Over the last 20 years, we’ve supported more than 1 billion treatments against parasitic diseases.
Explore our annual report to see the strides we’ve made together in the treatment and elimination of parasitic disease.
We are
Last year, we supported our partners to reach 21 million people with treatment for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis.
Closing data gaps is key to eliminating parasitic disease. Learn how we use data to target treatment efficiently and effectively.
We build authentic partnerships that strengthen health systems. Together, we deliver sustainable, long-term change.
Abdul’s story
Something as simple as playing left twelve-year-old year old Abdul in pain and unable to attend school. His story shows how schistosomiasis affects children in Zanzibar and how timely treatment helps them recover and return to learning.
Regular treatment over many years has transformed the burden of parasitic infection.
In Burundi, we supported the Ministry of Health to complete a national reassessment survey showing a dramatic decline in schistosomiasis after sustained treatment campaigns.
We are officially recognised by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO)
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.
We are on a good trajectory to eliminating more than one disease by 2030 and the support we have been receiving from Unlimit Health has enabled us to achieve this progress. Dr Shaali Ame, Programme Manager for neglected tropical diseases at the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar.
We are on a good trajectory to eliminating more than one disease by 2030 and the support we have been receiving from Unlimit Health has enabled us to achieve this progress.
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