By Sharon AtienoOf the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than ...

where the snail vectors involved in the parasite life cycle live. Mass drug administration, or ‘preventative chemotherapy’, is the large-scale distribution of pharmaceuticals used to treat various ...

Lakes and rivers that used to be trusted sources of potable water in the country now pose danger to women's fertility ...

As the ongoing floods continue to wreak havoc across the country, the public is warned of serious health risks associated with contaminated water, mosquito breeding, and damaged sanitation systems.

Watch our stop-motion video to learn how the sneaky Schistosoma parasite changes form, travelling between hosts and causing irreversible damage when it sets up home in humans. The Museum's SCAN ...

schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, has been associated with lower vaccine immunity for several vaccines. Tropical parasites have been moving up the world health agenda in recent years.

Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic worms that infect people during routine agricultural, domestic, occupational, and recreational activities that expose them to infested water.

Bilharzia, also known as Schistosomiasis or snail fever, is a disease caused by parasites (worms called schistosomes) carried by freshwater snails. The parasites that cause schistosomiasis live in ...

The Minister of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Ian McLean, confirmed at the week-end that the snail-eating "Limpopo sardine" could be the breakthrough in the fight against bilharzia.