Unlimit Health
@unlimithealth.bsky.social
We work with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to end parasitic disease and to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Dr Heather Ferguson’s letter in @theguardian.com highlights an uncomfortable truth: without sustained funding, progress against neglected tropical diseases could unravel.
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Aid cuts could set back fragile gains in eliminating neglected tropical diseases | Letter
Letter: In response to an editorial on the uptick in malaria, Prof Heather Ferguson writes that progress against dengue, leprosy, rabies and other conditions could unravel
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November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Dr Heather Ferguson’s letter in @theguardian.com highlights an uncomfortable truth: without sustained funding, progress against neglected tropical diseases could unravel.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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🔁 ICYMI: On #OneHealthDay, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
Beyond Aid: Why One Health Is the Future of Global Health Financing | Action for Global Health
Discover how the One Health approach transforms global health financing by uniting human, animal, and environmental health for lasting impact.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🔁 ICYMI: On #OneHealthDay, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
Thanks to donations to our Christmas Big Give campaign last year, local teams travelled across Malawi over the summer to map where schistosomiasis infections persist and change over time, helping guide the next steps to eliminate the disease. Learn more ⬇️ sway.cloud.microsoft/iEbBDKm1u9dq...
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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October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Thanks to donations to our Christmas Big Give campaign last year, local teams travelled across Malawi over the summer to map where schistosomiasis infections persist and change over time, helping guide the next steps to eliminate the disease. Learn more ⬇️ sway.cloud.microsoft/iEbBDKm1u9dq...
A new paper details the first pilot of the #Schistosomiasis Practical and Precision Assessment (SPPA) approach in Guinea. The SPPA provides an evidence-based framework to measure programme impact and guide treatment decisions at sub-district level. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...
Piloting the Schistosomiasis Practical and Precision Assessment approach in five health districts of the N’zérékoré region, Republic of Guinea
Author summary The manuscript presents a pilot study of the Schistosomiasis Practical and Precision Assessment (SPPA) approach in five health districts of the N’zérékoré region, Republic of Guinea. Th...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A new paper details the first pilot of the #Schistosomiasis Practical and Precision Assessment (SPPA) approach in Guinea. The SPPA provides an evidence-based framework to measure programme impact and guide treatment decisions at sub-district level. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...
As international funding for #NTDs faces unprecedented cuts, Mauritania is finding homegrown, innovative solutions to sustain progress and strengthen country ownership.
Read more: unlimithealth.org/news/when-ch...
#BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth
Read more: unlimithealth.org/news/when-ch...
#BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth
When challenges arise, innovation leads: Mauritania's Response to the NTD funding Crisis - Unlimit Health
As international funding declines, Mauritania is taking ownership of its NTD response, building sustainable solutions through local innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As international funding for #NTDs faces unprecedented cuts, Mauritania is finding homegrown, innovative solutions to sustain progress and strengthen country ownership.
Read more: unlimithealth.org/news/when-ch...
#BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth
Read more: unlimithealth.org/news/when-ch...
#BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth
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
His 1851 discovery set us on the path to eliminating this disease, a goal now within reach.
#BeatNTDs #BeatSchisto
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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"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:
buff.ly/aypr2wJ
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
His 1851 discovery set us on the path to eliminating this disease, a goal now within reach.
#BeatNTDs #BeatSchisto
📢 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
🔗 Find more on the SUSTAIN project here: unlimithealth.org/news/2-milli...
@ilri.org @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #BeatNTDs
October 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
📢 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
🔗 Find more on the SUSTAIN project here: unlimithealth.org/news/2-milli...
@ilri.org @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #BeatNTDs
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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.
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.
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
📍 Sheena Hall (also online for NNN virtual attendees )
🕝 14:30–16:00 BST / 16:30–18:00 EAT
#NTDs #HealthSystems #Integration #GlobalHealth
September 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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
📍 Sheena Hall (also online for NNN virtual attendees )
🕝 14:30–16:00 BST / 16:30–18:00 EAT
#NTDs #HealthSystems #Integration #GlobalHealth
Join Carolyn Henry, Aparna Barua Adams & Agazi Fitsum Gebreselassie at #NNN2025 for Workshop 1.2: Collaborative approaches to domestic resource mobilisation for NTD elimination.
September 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Join Carolyn Henry, Aparna Barua Adams & Agazi Fitsum Gebreselassie at #NNN2025 for Workshop 1.2: Collaborative approaches to domestic resource mobilisation for NTD elimination.
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.
unlimithealth.org
September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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.👇
unlimithealth.org/news/interna...
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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 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...
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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 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...
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.
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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.
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...
🎧 Full episode: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...
September 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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...
🎧 Full episode: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...
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.
unlimithealth.org
September 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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...
📢 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...
Our latest Infectious Conversations episode explores One Health, a holistic approach that connects people, animals and the planet. Listen now: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...
September 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📢 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...
Our latest Infectious Conversations episode explores One Health, a holistic approach that connects people, animals and the planet. Listen now: soundcloud.com/unlimithealt...
What does integration mean for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? Watch our quick guide.
September 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What does integration mean for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? Watch our quick guide.
🎧 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
🎙️ Spotify: lnkd.in/dKDtTkbb
🔊 iTunes: lnkd.in/dX5jSVyF
#OneHealth #Bioeconomy
September 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎧 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
🎙️ Spotify: lnkd.in/dKDtTkbb
🔊 iTunes: lnkd.in/dX5jSVyF
#OneHealth #Bioeconomy
📺 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.
September 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📺 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.
📢 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...
August 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
📢 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...
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.
ow.ly
August 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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
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.
August 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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.