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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Unlimit Health pledges continued commitment to elimination of neglected tropical diseases

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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.

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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?”

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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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