RAP 6 is a systematic review and meta-analysis that examined the quantitative link between reported reductions in post-treatment Schistosoma infection intensity (egg reduction rate, ERR) and the changes seen in population prevalence of anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, growth retardation, and other clinical...
SCORE is developing 2-page brochures that summarize each Rapid Answer Project (RAP) published. The RAP4 brochure is available for download on the page dedicated to the RAP Project....
SCORE is developing 2-page brochures that summarize each Rapid Answer Project (RAP) published. RAP1 and RAP2 brochures are available for download on the page dedicated to the RAP Project....
Recently members of the SCORE Secretariat traveled to Zanzibar to meet with investigators and other partners working to eliminate schistosomiasis on the islands. Learn more about this meeting at Imperial College London Science News - Keeping up the momentum to...
SCORE RAPs number 5 and 6 are underway, analyzing existing research evidence concerning operational issues relevant to schistosomiasis control and elimination. To learn more about RAP 5 and RAP 6 please visit Rapid Answers Project (RAP)....
RAP 4 examined the literature to determine and compare the efficacy of niclosamide application for intermediate host snail control in Schistosoma-endemic areas. We have completed and published a scoping historical review of the perceived pros and cons of this approach, including...
Forty-five researchers and other leaders, representing 24 institutions and 12 countries, in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTD) gathered at The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia on June 3 through June 5, 2015 for the annual meeting of...
The additional funding of $710,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is to expand research into the elimination of schistosomiasis....
These educational videos were produced by Michael Celone, Bobbie Person and the Pemba behavior team at the Ivo de Carneri Public Health Laboratory....
As part of our Rapid Answers Projects (RAP), a white paper analyzing existing studies has been published addressing the question as to whether or not adults in endemic areas get reinfected with Schistosoma haematobium following curative drug treatment. ...
The supplemental funds are to expand SCORE's operational research on how best to eliminate schistosomiasis....
Bayer S.A.S. has donated 3MT of niclosamide to the Ministry of Health (MoH) Zanzibar. The molluscicide will be used on both Pemba and Unguja to support the SCORE Zanzibar Elimination Program. ...
The SCORE brochure provides an overview and inventory of SCORE studies....
On 28 July 2011, the 11th Anniversary of Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC) was celebrated in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, and Tokomeza Kichocho, the programme for elimination of schistosomiasis transmission from Zanzibar, was launched....