SCI

Working with countries to eliminate debilitating tropical diseases

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In country activity

What is Schistosomiasis?

Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections collectively known as Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). It affects over 200 million individuals and can be prevented and eliminated through the administration of inexpensive or donated medicines.

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Find out more about the countries where we work

We cover a wide range, reaching nations in East Africa, Central Africa and West Africa. Outside of Africa, SCI has assisted a World Bank funded project in Yemen.

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Support us

Ways to support us

Several countries that SCI works with are funded only by donations, at 50 pence per treatment your financial support of the work goes a long way.

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Watch our videos

You can learn more about SCI and view some of the videos about our work on our media page, including a video about SCI's part in the 20th Anniversary of the Queen’s Anniversary Prizes.

What they say about us

We are endorsed by the following organisations:

Meet the team

Our head office is in London with key personnel stationed in several countries where the SCI has an active programme. 

The Team

Endorsements

endorsementsAgora for Good, Give Well, DFID, Giving What We Can,  Global Giving, World Health Organization, The Life You Can Save and the Epic Foundation. View more of our endorsements.