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We're passionate about bridging gaps in FGS care to improve the lives of affected women and girls. We closed 2025 by aligning with partners on FGS priorities & are prepared for a pivotal 2026!
🔗 Our reflections from #TropMed25 bit.ly/3NJl3si
#WorldNTDDay #FGS #BeatNTDs
On #WorldNTDDay, we shine a light on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). FGS is caused by a parasitic infection. It's easily treatable and preventable but often unrecognised & misdiagnosed, and many women receive the wrong treatment. Learn more here 🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto #BeatNTDs
30.01.2026 23:31 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
On #WorldNTDDay, as a @stop2030.org partner, we're celebrating the approval by the Ghana FDA of the fixed- dose combination of ivermectin and albendazole. This co-formulation addresses the need for better medicines and combinations for intestinal worms by WHO’s 2021-2030 Roadmap!
#beatNTDs
We're honored to share this tribute from our co-founder,
Julie Jacobson, to the legendary Bill Foege. Dr. Foege’s life and work serve as a reminder that the most impactful global health solutions begin with a commitment to people and a heart for service.
bit.ly/4k0ZDCR
#globalhealth #leadership
We’re kicking off 2026 with a new publication on Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS).
To continue progress on FGS and address challenges including from aid cuts and climate change, the authors propose 7 priority actions for the global community.
Check it out: lnkd.in/gZzDfD7m
#FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
As we close 2025, we’re reflecting on an extraordinary #TropMed25 week for female genital schistosomiasis. #FGS partners are building momentum and 2026 is an opportunity to turn new evidence into real, sustained change for women and girls. Read more👉 bit.ly/FGSASTMH2025
19.12.2025 23:03 — 👍 174 🔁 32 💬 6 📌 0🌍 Interested in global health & development?
Applications are open for our 2026 Internship Program and new Bridges Fellowship
⏰ Apply by 18 Jan 2026
Internship: lnkd.in/gbUUC2ex
Fellowship: lnkd.in/giiCyvuv
Predictable procurement, manufacturing strategy, financing mechanisms, WHO policy & strong stewardship are all needed to ensure #equitable access.
Read our full reflection here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/financ...
#beatNTDs #innovation #globalhealth
From #moxidectin to pediatric praziquantel and the ivermectin–albendazole FDC, promising tools are emerging — but only coordinated planning will unlock their full impact.
@stop2030.org
Our symposium brought together leaders across sectors to discuss how countries, funders, pharma, and technical partners can prepare for new medicines entering the pipeline.
04.12.2025 20:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
At #TropMed25, financing and access to NTD innovations were a key theme for Bridges. The donation model has taken us far, but sustainable access pathways are essential for the uptake of new innovations that will allow us to reach WHO’s NTD Roadmap 2030 control and elimination goals.
04.12.2025 20:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Inspired to hear the first data from groundbreaking study, MAP-FGS, at #TropMed25! The first study to estimate the prevalence of FGS across sub-Saharan Africa, filling crucial data gaps to guide regional interventions for at-risk women and girls. www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-le... #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
25.11.2025 21:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Proud of our Bridges interns at #TropMed25! 2025 interns both presented their master’s theses: Nikita on diabetes & lymphatic filariasis in India and Israel on adolescent boys’ attitudes toward menstruation in Ghana.
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
Moderated by Andre Picard, the panel shared positive examples of strategic collaborations leveraging various mechanisms including in Chagas, FGS and Moxidectin and reminded us to keep dreaming big, even during this funding crisis. #globalhealth #beatntds #advocacy #innovation
11.11.2025 12:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Canadian Network on NTDs and @dndi.org put on a great event tonight with panel from GHIT Fund, IDRC, Grand Challenges Canada & AN2 Therapeutics on collaborative R & D for neglected patients like Mulikat, a Noma survivor and advocate.
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Kicking off the first full day of #TropMed25 with an energising panel discussing scientists’ role in global health diplomacy. In the context of COVID, new leadership and post-truth, the importance of health diplomacy in international relations has grown #iAmTropMed #globalhealth @astmh.bsky.social
10.11.2025 14:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bridges is at the @astmh.bsky.social strengthening partnerships, amplifying voices from affected countries, and aligning with partners to support access, stewardship planning and policy and scale up. Check out our highlights around FGS, the PINE project, and @stop2030.org. bit.ly/4p5ZZtw #IamTropMed
09.11.2025 22:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We're proud to have been a part of this project integrating #FGS care into sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya. Check out the policy brief from @frontlineaids.bsky.social sharing key lessons learned! #beatNTDs #FGSchisto
22.10.2025 16:23 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Proud to share our new study in PLOS Global Public Health on integrating FGS care into SRH services in Kenya. Addressing this neglected disease is key to advancing women’s health and equity. Read more: doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#globalhealth #womenshealth #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨
It may be time for policy makers and programs to consider moving toward age based fixed dose ivermectin for MDA. The data supports safer, simpler, more equitable treatment.
We're proud to share a new study in PLOS NTDs, read more
🔗 bit.ly/3K1mHDR
#globalhealth #beatNTDs
📰 BLOG! Kenya: #FGS integration in action
What happens when #FrontlineAIDS, @lvcthealth.bsky.social & @bridges2develop.bsky.social - supported by @ciffchild.bsky.social - put FGS on the #SRHR agenda?
🚺 8,856 women screened
💊 2,441 treated
👩🏾⚕️ 745 workers trained
frontlineaids.org/kenya-female...
Bridges is proud to have partnered on this important work integrating female genital schistosomiasis #FGSchisto
screening into sexual and reproductive health #SRH services in #Kenya! Over 8000 women were screened resulting in approx. 28% diagnosed with FGS. bit.ly/4niJgT5 #beatNTDs #integration
We were honoured to meet artists Omoregie Osakpolor & Ala Kheir behind Reframing Neglect—a powerful exhibit on the impact of NTDs & a tribute to those fighting them. Thanks to the END Fund & Swiss Alliance for NTDs for bringing it to 🇨🇭! #beatNTDs #globalhealth #photography
05.09.2025 22:55 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects women & girls without safe water or sanitation. It's caused by a parasite caught during daily water use. This #WorldWaterWeek, FIG calls for clean water, hygiene & sanitation to help #BeatNTDs.
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
🌍✨ We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report!
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
We are excited to welcome our newest FIG member, Speak Up Africa 🎉
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
Welcome new FIG members- @NALA_Foudation.
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
📢 Read our joint letter to #G7 Leaders, urging them to take action on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These diseases affect 1 in 8 people globally, and are mostly preventable and treatable as a public health problem. 👉 bit.ly/G7-NTD-LETTE...
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
