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Shining a light on the most neglected gynaecological condition this International Women’s Day

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) affects 56 million women and girls across Africa. The disease is entirely preventable but if infection occurs and appropriate treatment is not provided, it can lead to various complications such as bleeding during or after sexual intercourse, genital lesions, cancer, and infertility

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Resourcing schistosomiasis elimination – changing the rules of the game

Last month, the new WHO guidelines on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis were launched. This guidance represents the first crucial step in reaching elimination of schistosomiasis by 2030 as outlined in the WHO NTD road map.

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Turning the ambition of elimination into reality – new WHO guidelines for schistosomiasis

Today, the World Health Organization has released new guidelines on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis. The guidelines provide six evidence-based recommendations to endemic countries for their efforts in eliminating morbidity and interrupting transmission

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In Memoriam – Dr Mwele Ntuli Malecela

SCI Foundation is greatly saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr Mwele Ntuli Malecela, Director of the Department for Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases at the World Health Organization, and observer to the SCI Foundation Board of Trustees.

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If neglected tropical diseases aren’t prioritised, achieving health equity remains impossible

A mother and her daughter remain safe at home during a COVID-19 lockdown in Ambohimiadana village, Madagascar. Credit: Viviane Rakotoarivony/End Fund/SCI Foundation

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“Progress is impossible without change” – our priorities for the year ahead

Change is constantly present in our lives, but we would all be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the pace and magnitude of change over the past few years. At SCI Foundation, however, we have tried to stay mindful of the fact that, in the words of George Bernard Shaw, “progress is impossible without change”; we are therefore committed to using this period of turbulence to catalyse progress towards our mission and goals.

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Meaningful giving this holiday season

Daily, we all make decisions on how to spend money.  What influences these decisions may be based on context and other personal factors, but ultimately, we want to ensure we are getting great value from our spending, particularly when faced with a choice.

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Thinking of giving to charity this Christmas? Look no further!

The challenges experienced globally over the past couple of years have taught us all the power of supporting each other and our communities. This Christmas, many of us will be thinking about how best to do that through charitable giving.

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Acting on neglected tropical diseases to eradicate poverty

On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty we reflect on the importance of tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a critical step in ending poverty once and for all.

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