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World NTD Day 2026: From progress to prioritizing multidisciplinary research to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases. World NTD Day 2026 spotlights major progress, with 58 countries eliminating at least one NTD & diseases like Guinea worm nearing eradication, momentum is strong. But climate change, conflict, & inequi...

Latest blog on @bugbittentweets.bsky.social : 58 countries have eliminated at least one #NTDs, and Guinea worm is close to eradication. But climate change, crises & inequity demand bold, multidisciplinary research. #UniteActEliminate #WorldNTDDay

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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

YouTube video by iCHORDS January Knowledge Café: Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit

Missed our last Knowledge Café? Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEZS...

Despite some progress, the fight against many NTDs remains off track.

At #EB158 we urged Member States to fund NTDs, advance R&D, support inclusive research, & tackle climate-sensitive diseases.

Our intervention at @who.int 👉 bit.ly/4auqBj2

This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social
Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE

We encourage you to read this compelling The New York Times story. It explores the road ahead for NTD elimination efforts following global shifts, and the innovative ways that countries are integrating treatment campaigns to continue driving the work forward.

Congratulations to Prof Deirdre Hollingsworth on being named one of the first Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences 🎉

She joins 12 Oxford academics in the inaugural cohort, uniting top mathematicians to tackle the UK’s biggest challenges

Read more 👉 www.cghr.ox.ac.uk/news/deirdre...

A group from the Unlimit Health team are in Zanzibar to coordinate One Health System Strengthening workshops with the Ministry of Health. They marked #WorldNTDDay at a school in Chaani, on Unguja Island, celebrating the programme with the NTD team.

YouTube video by Unlimit Health Protecting children's joy

Today, on #worldntdday, we’re launching 'Protecting children’s joy' a short film from Côte d’Ivoire, created with award-winning Ivorian artist Nuits Balnéaires. The film celebrates the joy of play while shining a light on the hidden risk of schistosomiasis. WATCH NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1eA...

CRISPR/Cas9-germline editing of Biomphalaria glabrata: A breakthrough in genetic modification of snails that transmit schistosomiasis Creation of germline-edited vector snails is a key advance in efforts to combat schistosomiasis.

Just thoroughly enjoyed chairing meeting with the @gsa.bsky.social Snail Vectors working group on germline gene editing in Biomphalaria. Thanks Drs. Zhang and Kuroda for presenting. You can find their two recent papers here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
and: www.frontiersin.org/journals/gen...

🌍 January 30 is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, dedicated to raising awareness about #NTDs that affect over one billion people. We're proud to highlight the efforts of Dr. Nathan Lo, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and CIGH Faculty Fellow. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/spo...

Neglected tropical diseases affect more than one billion people worldwide, creating cycles of poverty and preventing people from achieving their full potential. Yet they are preventable, treatable, and can be eliminated. This #WorldNTDDay, let’s #UniteActEliminate to #BeatNTDs

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.

🔍 #Schistosomiasis progress #WorldNTDDay:
➡️ Endemic in 79 countries
➡️ 134.8M children + 118.9M adults need treatment
➡️ 19 countries hit ≥75% SAC coverage
💪 Egypt submits its elimination dossier
🏆 Algeria marks 3 years of zero indigenous cases
👉️ bit.ly/Schisto24

-> 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 for BSP 2026 in Glasgow are open!
The deadline for abstracts for oral presentations is 17 February while the deadline for poster abstracts is 28 February.
lnkd.in/eJqXD3DY

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.”

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, with many women receiving the wrong treatment.

Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto

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.”

#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission.
With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real.

Check out www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/...
#UniteActEliminate

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.

#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission.

With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real.

Check out this round up of events and activities bit.ly/WNTDD26

#UniteActEliminate

50M+ women & girls are affected by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), yet it’s often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed as other #reproductivehealth issues.

As we near #WorldNTDDay2026—Jan 30, the top 3 participants will win e-certificates 🏆

#EndTheNeglect #NTDTriviaChallenge

New @royalsocietypublishing.org issue out now: Parasite evolution and impact in action

A powerful collection on hybrid schistosomes, how they emerge, evolve, & what this means for control efforts across #Africa

www.bit.ly/PTB1941

#schistosomiasis #BeatNTDs #OneHealth

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.

Dark blue background. Top right-hand side has a yellow light bulb icon with a leafy plant in the middle. The text below reads: "Lessons and Next Steps" With the following bullet points: "Snail control must be context-specific. Regulatory and financing pathways matter. South-South collaboration accelerates innovation. Continued exchange and co-creation ahead. Read the full blog: http://bit.ly/4qMAejB "

🌍 South–South collaboration in action: Zanzibar x Malawi on #schistosomiasis:
🔹 Snail vector techniques & ecological considerations
🔹 Cross-sector collaboration
🔹 Adapting Zanzibar’s approach to Malawi’s context
🔹#SouthSouthCooperation drive sustainable #BeatNTDs solutions
📖: buff.ly/4QmUbWx

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

The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of #schistosomiasis news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...

Learning about schistosome and snail ecology with Bonnie Webster and Tom Pennance @schistosoma.bsky.social at the @lien-london.bsky.social meeting hosted by @nhm-london.bsky.social.

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

The latest Schisto Bulletin is out. Full of news, updates, articles, tools, opportunities and grants. Check it out here bit.ly/SchistoBulle...

A crowd of students in a lecture hall applaud a presenter.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the London Research in Progress yesterday!

Held at the @lshtm.bsky.social, the event featured ten fantastic abstract presentations from ECRs who presented their unpublished research in progress.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming events: www.rstmh.org/events

📝 Read blog by Dr Nathalie Beloum, one of our new WHO/TDR Fellows!
She shares insights into the application process, her upcoming projects, first impressions and hopes for the placement.
@who.int #TDRnews
👉 Read www.iddo.org/news/introdu...

🚨 🚨 We’re hiring a new Head of Data Engineering & Informatics to lead our data strategy & drive innovation
Based 📍 Oxford, UK | Apply now: www.iddo.org/about-us/jobs
#DataEngineering #GlobalHealth @UniofOxfordJobs #recruitment
@tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

Lookin at a pragmatic path from research to practice in treating PSAC for schistosomiasis, today's @isntd.org Connect unpacks findings from a landmark trial in Uganda comparing PZQ dosing regimens, and discuss the urgent need & practical steps to include this age group in treatment strategies.

Safety and efficacy of praziquantel 40 mg/kg versus 80 mg/kg in preschool-aged children with intestinal schistosomiasis in Uganda: a 2 × 2 factorial, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 randomis... Two 40 mg/kg doses given 3 hours apart are safe, well tolerated, and more effective in achieving parasitic cure than the current proposed single 40 mg/kg dose. Until a paediatric formulation of praziq...

Today's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg.
📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Safety and efficacy of praziquantel 40 mg/kg versus 80 mg/kg in preschool-aged children with intestinal schistosomiasis in Uganda: a 2 × 2 factorial, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 randomis... Two 40 mg/kg doses given 3 hours apart are safe, well tolerated, and more effective in achieving parasitic cure than the current proposed single 40 mg/kg dose. Until a paediatric formulation of praziq...

Today's @isntd.org webinar focuses on the off-label treatment” use of standard praziquantel to treat under 5yr olds. New study shows dosage & safety for 40 mg/kg vs. 80 mg/kg.
📄 thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Don't miss the upcoming @gsa.bsky.social & @isntd.org webinar on tackling schistosomiasis in preschool children: 'Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children: A pragmatic approach from research to practice'
​​​👉Nov 26 | 13.00 UTC
👉https://tinyurl.com/preschoolschisto