Authors

J Musaya¹;  ¹ Malawi Liverpool Wellcome clinical research program, Malawi

Discussion

In Malawi, schistosomiasis has long been a significant public health concern. All 29 of Malawi’s health districts are endemic for schistosomiasis, with both urogenital and intestinal forms present within the country. The Prevalence rate ranges from 1.3% to 25.4%, which are classified as low to moderate prevalence according to the World Health Organization (WHO) endemicity categories. The warm climate and abundant water sources create an ideal environment for schistosomiasis transmission, particularly affecting rural communities living near freshwater bodies like lake Malawi. School-age children are particularly vulnerable due to frequent water contact during daily activities. Over the years our team has implemented various projects from understanding the disease biology, epidemiology to prevention. Here we want to share the schistosomiasis journey of the different findings and challenges encountered and the future work that we are planning to embark on. Our goal is to embark on a one health approach to transform this tale into one of triumph over a persistent adversary, improving the lives of people affected by schistosomiasis.