SCI Foundation is now Unlimit Health. Learn more about what the change means for our ongoing efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

Unlimit Health logo

The path to success for uptake of new treatment among infants

I started collaborating with the Ministry of Health in Kenya in 2021 as part of the ADOPT research project. The project is led by the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium (PPC), of which SCI Foundation is a member.

Full Story

SCI Foundation appoints new members of the Board

SCI Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of three new trustees and two advisors to its Board, following an extensive and open recruitment process designed to bring in additional expertise and experiences.

Full Story

In memory of our friend and colleague Dr Lazarus Juziwelo

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the passing of Lazarus Juziwelo, National Programme Manager for the Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted Helminths Control Programme at the Ministry of Health in Malawi.

Full Story

Sunday Times highlights how UK aid cuts undermine schistosomiasis elimination efforts

The tropical archipelago off Tanzania draws half a million tourists annually. Most are unaware that in its rivers and green pods, burrowing worms carried by snails are on the hunt for human hosts.

Full Story

Claudia Hammond to present the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SCI Foundation 

We are pleased to announce that Claudia Hammond, award-winning broadcaster and author, will be presenting the appeal. Claudia makes frequent appearances on Radio 4 and presents the programme Health Check on BBC World Service.

Full Story

SCI Foundation becomes an Independent Research Organisation

This month, SCI Foundation has been awarded the status of Independent Research Organisation (IRO) by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the body responsible for convening the UK’s research councils and for supporting research, knowledge exchange and innovation.

Full Story

Unlimit Health pledges continued commitment to elimination of neglected tropical diseases

Full Story

Why donating to deworming programmes is a worthwhile investment

For the past few years, the ‘Worms Wars’ have taken centre stage in a heated policy debate over the effectiveness of mass-treatment for parasitic worm infections, specifically soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis.

Full Story

World Health Day 2022 – Our Planet, Our Health

Are we able to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all? Where economies are focused on health and well-being? Where cities are liveable and people have control over their health and the health of the planet?”

Full Story