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Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) has fallen under the radar of most global health initiatives. According to a new study by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, 26% of fishermen tested along Lake Malawi suffer from MGS. Read more about the millions of men in Africa that may be suffering from this neglected disease. https://bit.ly/3yiyhVD

Male Genital Schistosomiasis, a hidden health crisis affecting millions

Male Genital Schistosomiasis, a hidden health crisis affecting millions

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Hala Taha

Schistosomiasis specialist, Molecular Biologist

2mo

Thanks for sharing ....also FGS ia very neglected specialy in war situatiins ...sudan war as an example ...were all MDA programs had stopped

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Christian Nwosu

Regional Epidemiology Technical Lead | Data Analyst |MSc Data Science| Geospatial Enthusiast | Sql Lover | NTD person

2mo

I am so glad that this MGS is finally gaining attention. It is a true hidden health crisis.

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Thanks for sharing.

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Lubari Samuel

Trachoma Programme Officer at CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION INTERNATION AL

2mo

Thanks for sharing

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Julie Balen

Professor of Health Systems and Global Change

2mo

Also Anais Feldmann in case of interest!

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Joy Nthiwa, MSc, PhD Fellow

PhD fellow | Applied Epidemiological Modelling | Tropical & Infectious Diseases

2mo

Insightful!

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