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Research group at the University of Edinburgh working to advance understanding of the parasitic disease schistosomiasis; led by Prof. Francisca Mutapi
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P.I.G in the media 2024/2025
What is filling the USAID funding gap?
What is filling the USAID funding gap?
US President Donald Trump has cut spending to USAID. What happens next?
Why Africa must localize health production
Why Africa must localize health production
Breaking the cycle of neglected diseases
Breaking the cycle of neglected diseases
As USAID cuts put millions at risk, can Africa’s governments step up?
As USAID cuts put millions at risk, can Africa’s governments step up?
Could the sudden cancellation of US aid give the continent the push it needs to develop home-grown systems to address its challenges? Asks Obiora Ikoku.
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis
3 strategies to manage deadly diseases.
Adiós al ‘salvador’ blanco: descolonizar la ayuda al desarrollo en tiempos de recortes y populismos
Adiós al ‘salvador’ blanco: descolonizar la ayuda al desarrollo en tiempos de recortes y populismos
La suspensión de los fondos de EE UU, el mayor donante del mundo y de países europeos, costará millones de vidas. A la vez, obliga a repensar un sector que acumula críticas y que está abocado a una transformación profunda. En el Sur Global hace años que trabajan para independizarse de unos donantes cada vez más volátiles e incapaces de propiciar el desarrollo que proclaman. Las ONG mientras, mudan de piel
Strategies to manage deadly diseases in Africa
Strategies to manage deadly diseases in Africa
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
Can international aid survive in a crumbling world order?
Can international aid survive in a crumbling world order?
‘We have to become self-reliant’: African scientists respond to dramatic U.S. aid cuts
‘We have to become self-reliant’: African scientists respond to dramatic U.S. aid cuts
The “brutal” loss of billions of dollars shows Africa should no longer depend on foreign donors, researchers say
Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this
Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this
Scotland's research community 'could do more' in global fight against tropical diseases, scientist says
Scotland's research community 'could do more' in global fight against tropical diseases, scientist says
RFK Jr. isn't the only one. More than a billion people have parasitic worms
RFK Jr. isn't the only one. More than a billion people have parasitic worms
8 ways to make the future brighter: from battling misinformation to honoring grandmas
8 ways to make the future brighter: from battling misinformation to honoring grandmas
How to have a Happy Healthy Christmas, New Year
How to have a Happy Healthy Christmas, New Year
Eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance
Eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance
When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all
When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all
Miles de millones de enfermos, estigma y discapacidad: las enfermedades de la piel como prioridad sanitaria mundial
Miles de millones de enfermos, estigma y discapacidad: las enfermedades de la piel como prioridad sanitaria mundial
Zimbabwe rolls out mass drug administration campaign to tackle elephantiasis
Zimbabwe rolls out mass drug administration campaign to tackle elephantiasis
Publications 2024/2025
Unlocking the blueprint to eliminating neglected tropical diseases: A review of efforts in 50 countries that have eliminated at least 1 NTD - PubMed
Unlocking the blueprint to eliminating neglected tropical diseases: A review of efforts in 50 countries that have eliminated at least 1 NTD - PubMed
Accelerating NTD elimination requires sustained, intense, and multisectoral approaches. In addition, mainstreaming within the health system, improved cross-cutting One Health strategies including water, sanitation and hygiene, and sustained financing are critical for elimination. While this study pr …
Microsampling with dried blood spots and mass spectrometry enables PK/PD profiling of responses to praziquantel in a Schistosoma haematobium- exposed Zimbabwean population - PubMed
Microsampling with dried blood spots and mass spectrometry enables PK/PD profiling of responses to praziquantel in a Schistosoma haematobium- exposed Zimbabwean population - PubMed
Hygiene behaviours are critical for addressing neglected tropical diseases - PubMed
Hygiene behaviours are critical for addressing neglected tropical diseases - PubMed
Evaluating the feasibility and attitudes towards SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in a rural population in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional survey - PubMed
Evaluating the feasibility and attitudes towards SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in a rural population in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional survey - PubMed
This study underscores the acceptability and feasibility of SARS-CoV-2 LFT self-testing in rural settings, suggesting its potential as an additional public health measure for epidemics and pandemics in low-resource areas.
Paediatric schistosomiasis: last mile preparations for deploying paediatric praziquantel - PubMed
Paediatric schistosomiasis: last mile preparations for deploying paediatric praziquantel - PubMed
Assessment of urine metabolite biomarkers for the detection of S. haematobium infection in pre-school aged children in a rural community in Zimbabwe - PubMed
Assessment of urine metabolite biomarkers for the detection of S. haematobium infection in pre-school aged children in a rural community in Zimbabwe - PubMed
Review of the WHO guideline on preventive chemotherapy for public health control of strongyloidiasis - PubMed
Review of the WHO guideline on preventive chemotherapy for public health control of strongyloidiasis - PubMed
Parasite Immuno-epidemiology Group | LinkedIn
Parasite Immuno-epidemiology Group | LinkedIn
Parasite Immuno-epidemiology Group | LinkedIn
Parasite Immuno-epidemiology Group | 588 followers on LinkedIn. We are a research group at the University of Edinburgh aiming to advance the current understanding of schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia), a neglected tropical disease and the second most important parasitic disease of public health importance in Africa. Our ultimate goal is to inform schistosome control and help improve the overall health of people living in schistosome-endemic areas. We are led by Professor Francisca Mutapi.
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