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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 21h

A fantastic way to mark 200 years since the birth of Theodor Bilharz, who first identified Schistosoma haematobium, the parasite that causes #schistosomiasis.

His 1851 discovery set us on the path to eliminating this disease, a goal now within reach.

#BeatNTDs #BeatSchisto

Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 2d

Starting tomorrow!
"200 Years Theodor Bilharz - #Schistosomiasis Research in Germany and beyond"

A conference to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Theodor Bilharz, the scientist who identified Schistosoma haematobium.

Scientific program here:
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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".

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 7d

📢 If you’re at #NNN2025 this week, here’s a quick message from Dr Nicholas Ngwili and Dr Matthew Dixon-Zegeye.

🔗 Find more on the SUSTAIN project here: unlimithealth.org/news/2-milli...

@ilri.org @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #BeatNTDs

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 7d

Are we there yet?

That was the question in the #NNN2025 session on WASH–NTD integration. The session looked back at progress, examined current gaps, and used a board game concept to explore historic challenges and opportunities from countries integrating WASH and NTD programmes.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 9d

Join Nicholas Dellasanta from our team this afternoon for the workshop 'Integrated management of NTDs: Building resilient health systems for systemwide impact.'
📍 Sheena Hall (also online for NNN virtual attendees )
🕝 14:30–16:00 BST / 16:30–18:00 EAT
#NTDs #HealthSystems #Integration #GlobalHealth

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 9d

The Unlimit Health team are delighted to be at #NNN2025. We look forward to connecting with colleagues, partners, and everyone working to help end #NTDs. Please reach out via the NNN conference app or visit our stall if you would like to meet and discuss our work.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 9d

We’re at #NNN2025! 🌍
Drop by our stall to chat with the team, collect a copy of our strategy, or pick up information on key areas of our work including One Health Systems Strengthening, nutrition, and female genital schistosomiasis.

#NTDs #BeatNTDs

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 9d

Join Carolyn Henry, Aparna Barua Adams & Agazi Fitsum Gebreselassie at #NNN2025 for Workshop 1.2: Collaborative approaches to domestic resource mobilisation for NTD elimination.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 12d

A major new project has launched to uncover why #schistosomiasis persists in Africa despite decades of treatment. Funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social & led by @uofglasgow.bsky.social DRIVERS brings together partners from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi & the UK.👇
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International research collaboration to uncover why schistosomiasis in Africa persists in some areas despite decades of treatment

An international project has been launched to better understand why schistosomiasis continues to affect millions of people across Africa despite more than two decades of treatment programmes.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 21d

We’re hiring! 📢

Unlimit Health is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser (part-time, 12 months, with possible extension).

Help grow our trusts and foundations income stream and support our mission to improve health equity.

Apply here: unlimithealth.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 24d

Congratulations to Mauritania’s Ministry of Health on completing a successful workshop on Direct Resource Mobilisation (DRM). In line with the WHO roadmap, we’re proud to support country-led efforts in data, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen ownership.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 28d

How would you pitch the importance of One Health in tackling parasitic disease to a world leader? 🎙️ Dr Gabrielle Laing shares her approach in our latest Infectious Conversations episode with Anna Georgeson.
🎧 Full episode: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Sep 4

Did you know Liberia was the first country to develop a National Strategy for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS)? The Ministry of Health are leading the way in protecting women and girls from this hidden issue. Read more about their journey to this milestone: unlimithealth.org/news/towards...

Towards a future free from female genital schistosomiasis in Liberia

Liberia leads with the first national strategy on FGS, aiming to protect women's health through integrated, person-centred care and stronger health systems.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 New podcast: A holistic view of health 🎧
Our latest Infectious Conversations episode explores One Health, a holistic approach that connects people, animals and the planet. Listen now: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Sep 2

What does integration mean for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? Watch our quick guide.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎧 Podcast spotlight: Dr Gabrielle Laing, our Senior Policy Advisor on One Health, joins HaileyCiantar on Bioeconomy Matters to discuss One Health and our interconnected reality.

🎙️ Spotify: lnkd.in/dKDtTkbb
🔊 iTunes: lnkd.in/dX5jSVyF

#OneHealth #Bioeconomy

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Sep 1

📺 We asked our Senior Policy Advisor Dr Gabrielle Laing to give a short One Health 101 overview, explaining what linking people, animals and the environment means for tackling #NTDs.

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 New publication resulting from the “FGS: Translational Challenges & Opportunities” workshop, convened by @lifearc.bsky.social @gsa.bsky.social and the BILGENSA Research Network. It sets out actions to galvanize communities and funders in tackling FGS. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks to your support of our December Big Give campaign, Malawi’s Ministry of Health surveyed 650 communities to map schistosomiasis hotspots and plan smarter treatment.🙏 Full story and pictures: ow.ly/i6qC50WKcg6

Finding the hotspots: mapping schistosomiasis in Malawi

A look at how your support helped teams reach communities, collect data, and guide the next steps in eliminating disease.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 20

We’re grateful to all our colleagues and partners who took part in our One Health System Strengthening workshop in #Zanzibar 🙏 Here, Said Mohammed Ali highlights the importance of these collaborative efforts.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 14

After a mass drug administration, the work isn’t over. We supported teams in Madagascar travelling by motorbike, river and on foot to check who received treatment and find any missed areas. 📺 Watch their journey.

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌍 Tomorrow: Escape the Neglect – Eliminating NTDs in a Changing World

🗓 13 Aug | 4–5:30 PM EAT / 9–10:30 AM ET
🎙 Hosted by @amref.bsky.social with the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social

Sign up and join the conversation: newsroom.amref.org/africa-dialo...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 When a funding gap put treatment at risk, we teamed up with The Life You Can Save (TLYCS) and Niger’s Ministry of Health to reach over 1.2 million children with vital medicine. Read more 👇
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Partnership with The Life You Can Save delivers urgent treatment to children in Niger

Unlimit Health, The Life You Can Save, and Niger’s Ministry of Health acted quickly to deliver vital treatment to over a million children.

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Aug 5

@thelancet.com One Health Commission report, published in July, has received wide interest across the global health community.

Our overview includes a short video with Dr Gabrielle Laing, on the significance of the report and One Health approach.

Watch and read: unlimithealth.org/news/lancet-...

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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hope on the horizon: Dr Bonnie Webster of the Schistosome Snail Resource at the Natural History Museum shares how #Zanzibar is working to eliminate parasitic disease.

🎧Listen now to our latest episode of Infectious Conversations: t.co/qCpLGwvvAS

Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our CEO Dr Wendy Harrison wanted to say thank you. 🙏 Côte d'Ivoire now has the funds to treat 425,000 children against parasitic worm disease!