YELLOW FEVER LOWDOWN
Experts reveal patterns of yellow fever risk, and warn against ignoring disease
Yellow fever kills around 80,000 people every year - and causes severe disease in a further 150,000.
Stories tagged with 'neglected tropical diseases'
Developing health systems
Strengthening health systems to tackle schistosomiasis
SCI has been working with the Ministry of Health in Cote d'Ivoire to strengthen and develop its health systems to help combat schistosomiasis.
SCI is "Top Charity"
SCI recommended as a "Top Charity" for 7th consecutive year
GiveWell, an international charity evaluator, has recommended the SCI as a "Top Charity" once more for its impact and cost-effectiveness.
SCI rated A+
SCI awarded A+ rating by DFID for third year running
The SCI has received an excellent A+ rating from the UK government's
Department for International Development (DFID) for a third year running.
Drug trial funded
Funding received to complete paediatric schistosomiasis drug trial
European and Japanese funders have formed an exciting new partnership to complete the development of a paediatric schistosomiasis drug formulation.
SCI attend ASTMH
The SCI team presents research at the ASTMH Annual Meeting 2017
SCI researchers attended the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting to present findings from a range of projects.
Donor support in Africa
One donor's support to improving health in Africa
Individuals can make a huge difference to the health of the poorest people in Africa.
Schistosomiasis in Uganda
Ramping up efforts to control and eliminate schistosomiasis in Uganda
Delegates met between 30-31 August in Kampala, to discuss progress and next steps in the control and elimination of schistosomiasis.
SCI Open Evening 2017
SCI Open Evening 2017
SCI hosted a successful annual Open Evening on 28 June, attended by many of its supporters who came to enjoy a great evening with the SCI team.
Improving data capacity
Strengthening data capacity in Niger
SCI collaborated with Niger's Ministry of Health to provide training in data cleaning and analysis, to ensure treatment programmes perform optimally.
