@bridges2develop.bsky.social
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
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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
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!
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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!
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
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
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🎗️ 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
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
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🎗️ 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
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
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🎗️ 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
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
Canadian 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.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Canadian 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.
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
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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
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
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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
We'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
Our FGS Integration Project in Kenya shows that integrating #FGS care into sexual and reproductive health services is not only possible, it’s also effective and affordable.
💡 See how integration is transforming care ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/resources/in...
#FGS #SRHR #GlobalHealth
💡 See how integration is transforming care ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/resources/in...
#FGS #SRHR #GlobalHealth
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We'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
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
#globalhealth #womenshealth #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
Acceptability and feasibility of integrating female genital schistosomiasis and sexual and reproductive health interventions in Kenya: A demonstration study
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected gynaecological condition that is a manifestation of chronic urogenital schistosomiasis. This disease has significant implications for the reproducti...
journals.plos.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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
#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
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
Fixed-dose ivermectin for Mass Drug Administration: Is it time to leave the dose pole behind? Insights from an Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis
Author summary Ivermectin is an essential drug with proven safety and effectiveness against several parasitic infections. It plays a key role in Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programs targeting preva...
bit.ly
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨 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
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
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📰 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...
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...
Kenya: Female genital schistosomiasis integration in action
frontlineaids.org
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
📰 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...
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
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
#fgs #srhintegration #researchtoaction #womenshealth #implementationresearch | Robinson Karuga, Ph.D.
Here is a short video from our implementation research on integrating Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) into routine Sexual and Reproductive Health Services.
Stay tuned for our upcoming publicati...
www.linkedin.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
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
September 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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
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
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
August 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
🔗 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
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
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🌍✨ 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
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
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
July 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
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
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
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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
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
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
June 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
📢 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
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
A big hello to Pakachere 👋
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
June 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A big hello to Pakachere 👋
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
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1️⃣ week to go!
Join us for a webinar on "Integrating #FGS into #SRH Services" with case studies & key lessons learnt from Kenya 🇰🇪
⏰ 12 June @ 11am BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/fgsjunewebinar
🗣️ Interpretation available in French & Portuguese
@ciffchild.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social #LVCT
Join us for a webinar on "Integrating #FGS into #SRH Services" with case studies & key lessons learnt from Kenya 🇰🇪
⏰ 12 June @ 11am BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/fgsjunewebinar
🗣️ Interpretation available in French & Portuguese
@ciffchild.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social #LVCT
June 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
1️⃣ week to go!
Join us for a webinar on "Integrating #FGS into #SRH Services" with case studies & key lessons learnt from Kenya 🇰🇪
⏰ 12 June @ 11am BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/fgsjunewebinar
🗣️ Interpretation available in French & Portuguese
@ciffchild.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social #LVCT
Join us for a webinar on "Integrating #FGS into #SRH Services" with case studies & key lessons learnt from Kenya 🇰🇪
⏰ 12 June @ 11am BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/fgsjunewebinar
🗣️ Interpretation available in French & Portuguese
@ciffchild.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social #LVCT
Last week, Caroline @bridges2develop.bsky.social joined a delegation of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) experts hosted by the Canadian Network for NTDs in Ottawa. Thank you @stankutcher.sencanada.ca for using your platform to fight for continued funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases #beatNTDs
Yesterday, I rose in the Senate chamber to highlight the urgent need to combat neglected tropical diseases—21 treatable illnesses affecting 1 in 8 of the world’s most vulnerable. Canada has shown leadership before, and now is the time to do even more.
June 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Last week, Caroline @bridges2develop.bsky.social joined a delegation of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) experts hosted by the Canadian Network for NTDs in Ottawa. Thank you @stankutcher.sencanada.ca for using your platform to fight for continued funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases #beatNTDs
Last week @bridges2develop.bsky.social's Julie Jacobson was proud to participate in @mundosano.bsky.social 's 1st annual Global Health conference in Madrid! She spoke to challenges in NTD elimination and solutions like
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
June 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Last week @bridges2develop.bsky.social's Julie Jacobson was proud to participate in @mundosano.bsky.social 's 1st annual Global Health conference in Madrid! She spoke to challenges in NTD elimination and solutions like
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
Do you work in Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs or Sexual and Reproductive Health #SRHR programs in Malawi?
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
May 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Do you work in Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs or Sexual and Reproductive Health #SRHR programs in Malawi?
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us in welcoming The Global Alliance for NTDs Elimination (GANE), an organisation based in Kenya, committed to #EndTheNeglect of NTDs through awareness, advocacy, and policy, to the FGS Integration Group [FIG]. We are excited to be working with them to #EndFGS #BeatNTDs #FGSchisto
May 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Join us in welcoming The Global Alliance for NTDs Elimination (GANE), an organisation based in Kenya, committed to #EndTheNeglect of NTDs through awareness, advocacy, and policy, to the FGS Integration Group [FIG]. We are excited to be working with them to #EndFGS #BeatNTDs #FGSchisto
We are excited to have new members GANEKenya, NALA_Foundation and Pakachere 🥳 join the FGS Integration Group (FIG), united by a shared goal to #EndFGS and improve the lives of women and girls in Africa. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We are excited to have new members GANEKenya, NALA_Foundation and Pakachere 🥳 join the FGS Integration Group (FIG), united by a shared goal to #EndFGS and improve the lives of women and girls in Africa. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social