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On Tuesday, 20 May, after three long years of negotiation, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally adopted the Pandemic Agreement at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, making it only the second agreement to be adopted in the WHO’s history.

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A team of researchers have been awarded £2.13 million from the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) Applied Global Health Board to develop sustainable strategies for controlling taenia solium.

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Unlimit Health now aims not only to treat parasitic disease, but to eliminate it altogether, in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030.

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Global health is dynamic and not confined to singular, isolated events but spans borders and transcends national boundaries. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, so too does the complexity of the health challenges we face.

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In celebration of World Health Worker Week, we're highlighting the important role of health workers in ending parasitic diseases. From programme managers and community drug distributors to lab technicians, each individual brings expertise and dedication to the forefront of public health.

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With Unlimit Health’s commitment to supporting country ownership, Communications Advisor, Anna Georgeson, discusses with Professor Gyapong the importance of listening to communities.

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

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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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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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