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Stay up to date with the latest research, partnerships, and stories from Unlimit Health. Here we share updates on our work to end parasitic disease, insights from the people and communities we collaborate with, and developments from across the global health community.

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International research collaboration to uncover why schistosomiasis in Africa persists in some areas despite decades of treatment

26 September 2025

An international project has been launched to better understand why schistosomiasis continues to affect millions of people across Africa.

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Join us at the 2025 NNN conference

19 September 2025

The NNN annual conference brings together global voices working to eliminate neglected tropical diseases. This year in Kampala, our team will be leading discussions, running sessions, joining panels, and sharing ideas.

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Partnership with The Life You Can Save delivers urgent treatment to children in Niger

6 August 2025

Unlimit Health, The Life You Can Save, and Niger’s Ministry of Health acted quickly to deliver vital treatment to over a million children.

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One Health Systems Strengthening: the missing link for sustainable neglected tropical disease programmes

13 October 2025

As health systems face growing pressure, collaboration and efficient use of capacity are vital. One Health Systems Strengthening offers a path to more resilient, people-centred systems.

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When challenges arise, innovation leads: Mauritania’s response to the NTD funding crisis

10 October 2025

As international funding declines, Mauritania is taking ownership of its NTD response, building sustainable solutions through local innovation and cross-sector collaboration.

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Can clean water eliminate parasitic diseases?

24 July 2025

Studies show that water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions can cut parasitic worm infections by up to 70%.

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The critical role of data for parasitic disease elimination

11 December 2024

Data is the foundation upon which successful elimination strategies are built. However, significant data gaps persist across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Integrating female genital schistosomiasis prevention with sexual and reproductive health

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. This interactive story illustrates the benefits of integration and provides a case study from Côte d’Ivoire, including key recommendations for an effective FGS prevention and integration approach.

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The link between deworming and universal health coverage

11 December 2023

Mass deworming campaigns are one way to guarantee the right of all people to live a healthy life. This is entrenched in the principle of universal health coverage (UHC). In this interactive story, we highlight how donations to our deworming work not only contribute towards the WHO goal of eliminating parasitic diseases by 2030, but are also critical for realising UHC.

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