Global Schistosomiasis Alliance

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The Global Schistosomiasis Alliance (GSA) is the network facilitating collaboration, coordination and knowledge exchange for the control and elimination of schistosomiasis. The GSA network and platform is funded by Merck (Merck KGaA)

A promotional poster for a webinar titled “Breaking barriers to integration of NTDs – Reflecting on the past to prepare for the future,” organised by the NTD NGO Network with the Global Institute for Disease Elimination and UNICEF. The poster shows colourful circular graphics, the event date and time (12 May, 9am ET / 2pm UK / 3pm CET), and a QR code labelled “Register here,” along with a registration link.
Infographic titled “Schistosomiasis Status Update 2025” from the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance. The design features blue and yellow blocks with global statistics and a photo of two people collecting water at a riverside. Key figures include: schistosomiasis remains endemic in 79 countries; 134.8 million school‑aged children and 118.9 million adults still need treatment; 100.5 million people received preventive chemotherapy in 2024; 19 countries reached effective coverage; Algeria has reported three years of zero indigenous cases. Find out more through htis link https://bit.ly/Schisto24 - A section highlights Female Genital Schistosomiasis as an overlooked gender‑related inequity affecting millions of women and girls. The infographic calls for strengthened health systems, integrated approaches, and cross‑sector collaboration, and includes links to learn more.
Two women collect water from a muddy, shallow pool in a rural outdoor setting, surrounded by leaves and wet ground. Several plastic basins in red, blue, and black sit nearby, some filled with water. Both women wear brightly patterned clothing and headscarves as they scoop water into containers. On the right side of the image, a campaign banner reads: “Together to end Female Genital Schistosomiasis. Join our movement. Break the silence. Raise awareness of female genital schistosomiasis.” A small credit at the bottom left says: “Photo © Sightsavers / Taiwo Aina.”
A promotional graphic for World NTD Day 2026. The design features a circular emblem with radiating lines and the text “30 January 2026” and “What’s happening for World NTD Day 2026 – Unite. Act. Eliminate.” The graphic invites people to explore events, webinars, and campaigns, and to share their own activities using the hashtag #WorldNTDDay. A QR code and a short link (bit.ly/WNTDD26) are included. At the bottom, the World NTD Day logo appears with the words “30 January – World NTD Day – Neglected Tropical Diseases.”
Promotional graphic for World NTD Day 2026 featuring bold text reading “30 January – World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.” Additional text announces “What’s happening for World NTD Day 2026 – Unite. Act. Eliminate.” It invites viewers to explore events, webinars, and campaigns, and to share their own activities for #WorldNTDDay. A shortened link (bit.ly/WNTDD26) appears at the bottom.
Dark green background, outline maps of Zanzibar and Malawi with two arrows pointed in opposite directions in between them. Text reads: "Zanzibar x Malawi: South-south Learning in Action. A cross-country exchange on schistosomiasis control, snail surveillance, and sustainable solutions. Read the full story." Arrow pointing right.
Green background - top left has the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance logo, top right has three wave icons in green, blue and light blue. Title underneath says "The Schisto Bulletin". Underneath that are 4 labels in the shape of arrows with the following: " 01 WHO Progress Report for 2024, 02 Update GSA Group. 03 FGS updates and treatment webinar. 04 News, articles, tools, opportunities, grants". On the right side is a qr code. Underneath are more wave icons and the address bit.ly/SchistoBulletin-Dec-25
Green background - top left has the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance logo, top right has three wave icons in green, blue and light blue. Title underneath says "The Schisto Bulletin". Underneath that are 4 labels in the shape of arrows with the following: " 01 WHO Progress Report for 2024, 02 Update GSA Group. 03 FGS updates and treatment webinar. 04 News, articles, tools, opportunities, grants". On the right side is a qr code. Underneath are more wave icons and the address bit.ly/SchistoBulletin-Dec-25
Blue background, right side has image of child, face obscured by a drinking cup. Left side writing and photos of speakers. Title: Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children. A pragmatic approach from research to practice. Speakers Prof Amaya Bustinduy (LSHTM, UK) Dr Andrew Edielu (LSHTM UK & MRC–UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit) Dr Narcis B Kabatereine (Ministry of Health, Uganda) With remarks from Dr Amadou Garba (WHO) Wednesday 26 November 2025 | 13.00-14.30 UTC www.isntd.org/isntd-connect Underneath are two logos International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Global Schistosomiasis Alliance. #ISNTDConnect
Dark background fading to lighter grey from left to right. Top right stylized graphic of a schistosome worm pair in light blug and light green. Bottom right scannable QR code, bottom left cartoon image of woman in blue jumper at a table with a laptop. Text says: Schistosomiasis research at ASTMH Annual Meeting in Toronto. Want to stay on top of the latest schistosomiasis research and innovation? Wondering where to find all the schisto-focused talks, posters and symposiums? We've got you covered. https://bit.ly/47xCp1v
Dark green background, outline maps of Zanzibar and Malawi with two arrows pointed in opposite directions in between them. Text reads: "Zanzibar x Malawi: South-south Learning in Action. A cross-country exchange on schistosomiasis control, snail surveillance, and sustainable solutions. Read the full story." Arrow pointing right.
Orange background with geometric shapes in light orange and white. GSA logo in the top right hand corner. Writing: Check out our Schisto Research Update. Newsletter with research grants, funding and articles. #StopSchisto
At the top the logos of the University of Tubingen, University of Geissen, CERMAL and Technical University of Munich. In the midde the conference venuw address: Insitut fur Tropenmedizin, Reisemedizin und Humanparasitologie. Wilhemstase 27, 72074 Tubingen, Germany. And Conference Date 8-10 October 2025. In between a sepia-colour print from a stamp showing a man with a beard, next to the image of a small old style microscope. Underneath the title of the conference "200 year Theodor Bilharz Schistosomiasis Research in Germany and Beyond".
Photo of NNN conference slide " Panellists Nothing About Us Without Us Co-creating Innovative Solutions Together with Communities Affected by NTDs"
Photo of the Podium at the conference, a woman stands at the Podium with a banner in the background "16th NTD NGO Network Conference"
Blue background - on right-hand side the logos for the Neglected Tropical Disease Non-Governmental Organization Network (NNN) and the NNN Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis disease specific group (NNN SCH-STH DSG). Under this the theme of the conference is written: "Sustainable Innovations for Impact - Transforming the Fight Against NTDs". Under this a list of bullet points: "Talks, Q&A, Discussion", "Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium", "Updates from STH Consultation meeting", "Tanzania's experience of integrated delivery", "WHO update". On the Left: "NNN Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Disease Specific Group Session. Wednesday, 1 October 8.00am EAT. We warmly welcome you to the NNN SCH-STH DSG session at the NNN Annual conference! Register here: https://www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-conference"
Blue background - on right-hand side the logos for the Neglected Tropical Disease Non-Governmental Organization Network (NNN) and the NNN Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis disease specific group (NNN SCH-STH DSG). Under this the theme of the conference is written: "Sustainable Innovations for Impact - Transforming the Fight Against NTDs". Under this a list of bullet points: "Talks, Q&A, Discussion", "Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium", "Updates from STH Consultation meeting", "Tanzania's experience of integrated delivery", "WHO update". On the Left: "NNN Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Disease Specific Group Session. Wednesday, 1 October 8.00am EAT. We warmly welcome you to the NNN SCH-STH DSG session at the NNN Annual conference! Register here: https://www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-conference"
White background, FIG (logo FIG Together To End Female Genital Schistosomiasis) Welcomes FIND (logo FIND Diagnosis for all). Quote in turquoise writing "Female Genital Schistosomiasis (#FGS) remains one of the most overlooked women’s health issues of our time. We are committed to changing that by strengthening access to timely, accurate diagnostics at the primary health care level. By joining FIG, we aim to ensure that no woman or girl is left undiagnosed or untreated due to lack of awareness or tools. Together, we can build integrated, cross-sectoral solutions that drive diagnostic equity and transform the future of women and girls affected by FGS."
Purple background with LifeArc Logo next and following text in white: FGS: Translational Challenges and Opportunities. Themes: Community, capacity strengthening and health economics, Therapeutics and novel targets, Diagnostics visual, Diagnostics laboratory/field. Outputs and actions from a consultative, collaborative workshop. In partnership with the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance and BILGENSA network
Progress Report of The GSA 2024-2025. We are pleased to announce the publication of the Progress Report of the GSA, presenting achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025. Thanks to our partners, working groups, ambassadors, and the broader schistosomiasis and NTD community for your support. Read the report in English, French, and Portuguese. Read Now.
Rapport d'activité de la GSA 2024-2025. Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer la publication du rapport d'activité de la GSA, qui présente les réalisations de 2024 et les projets pour 2025. Nous remercions nos partenaires, nos groupes de travail, nos ambassadeurs et l'ensemble de la communauté impliquée dans la lutte contre la schistosomiase et les MTN pour leur soutien. Lire le rapport en anglais, français et portugais. Lire maintenant.
Progress Report of The GSA. WE are pleased to announce the publication of the Progress Report of the GSA, presenting achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025. Thanks to our partners, working groups, ambassadors, and the broader schistosomiasis and NTD community for your support. Read the report in English, French, and Portuguese. Read Now.
A worker in a field of cabbage and arugula on an agroecological farm in Tucuman province, Argentina. Agroecology encourages methods that can help to reduce chemical inputs (Image: Union of Land Workers)
A banner with logos of the University of Tubingen, Justus-Leibig-University Giessen, CERMEL Gabon, Technical University of Munich. A profile pic of Theodor Bilharz is below with the title 200 Years Theodor Bilharz - Schistosomiasis Research in Germany and beyond. 8 - 10 October 2025
GSA logo and "Check out our Schisto Research Update Newsletter with research grants, funding and articles #StopSchisto
FIG (Together to End Female Genital Schistosomiasis) Welcomes NALA - Quote “NALA is proud to join the FGS Integration Group (FIG) to help bring long-overdue attention to female genital #schistosomiasis. We believe that prevention must start with the realities of women and girls, and that integrating #FGS into education, WASH, and reproductive health systems is essential to ensuring dignity, access, and quality care for all.”
FIG (Together to end Female Genital Schistosomiasis) Welcomes Pakachere. Quote “Pakachere is thrilled and deeply motivated to join the FGS Integration Group (FIG) as it gives us the opportunity to contribute our experience and skills to raising awareness and fostering understanding around this critical health issue. We look forward to working hard collectively to end the neglect and get FGS integrated into HIV and SRH services.”
FIG (Together to end Female Genital Schistosomiasis) welcomes GANE - Quote from Gane "At GANE, we believe that no disease affecting women and girls should remain neglected. Joining the FGS Integration Group (FIG) affirms our commitment to advancing integrated, cross-sectoral solutions that centre the health, rights, and dignity of those most affected. Through strategic advocacy, community engagement, and knowledge sharing, we aim to contribute meaningfully to collective efforts that bring FGS out of the shadows and into the heart of global health action"
FIG (Together to end female genital schistosomiasis) proudly welcomes : Pakachere Institute of Health, Development and Communication, GANE Global Alliance for NTD Eliminiation and NALA
Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition CAS.tools walk through. Exploring campaign integration, forming a coordinating body, or simply figuring out where to start? This session will help you take the next step! Join the HCE team for a practical walkthrough of CAS.tools - a curated resource package designed to help Ministries of Health, campaign managers, and implementing partners apply the Collaborative Action Strategy (CAS) for more effective, efficient and equitable campaigns. This guided walkthrough will showcase tools that can be used to: Build and align a mulit-program Campaign Calendar. Conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Assessment. Apply the Campaign Integration Matrix to identify integration opportunities. Thursday, June 5, 2025. 8am-8:45am EDT. Register bit.ly/44PWIaR Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition campaigneffectiveness.org
Flyer for the NNN SCH-STH Disease Specific Group Sping Meeting 19 May 2025. Join us online to hear about key findings and updates on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis control and elimination approaches. Register here bit.ly/SCH-STH-SPRING25 Session Talks Lessons learnt from the DeWorm3 project Chad: Improving MDA coverage and compliance through tailored behaviour change interventions for SCH-STH Findings and feedback from the WHO AFRO Programme Managers meeting NNN Sustainability Plan Q&A and discussions.