@bridges2develop.bsky.social
Inspired to hear the first data from groundbreaking study, MAP-FGS, at #TropMed25! The first study to estimate the prevalence of FGS across sub-Saharan Africa, filling crucial data gaps to guide regional interventions for at-risk women and girls. www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-le... #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Inspired to hear the first data from groundbreaking study, MAP-FGS, at #TropMed25! The first study to estimate the prevalence of FGS across sub-Saharan Africa, filling crucial data gaps to guide regional interventions for at-risk women and girls. www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-le... #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
Proud of our Bridges interns at #TropMed25! 2025 interns both presented their master’s theses: Nikita on diabetes & lymphatic filariasis in India and Israel on adolescent boys’ attitudes toward menstruation in Ghana.
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Proud of our Bridges interns at #TropMed25! 2025 interns both presented their master’s theses: Nikita on diabetes & lymphatic filariasis in India and Israel on adolescent boys’ attitudes toward menstruation in Ghana.
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
Moderated by Andre Picard, the panel shared positive examples of strategic collaborations leveraging various mechanisms including in Chagas, FGS and Moxidectin and reminded us to keep dreaming big, even during this funding crisis. #globalhealth #beatntds #advocacy #innovation
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Moderated by Andre Picard, the panel shared positive examples of strategic collaborations leveraging various mechanisms including in Chagas, FGS and Moxidectin and reminded us to keep dreaming big, even during this funding crisis. #globalhealth #beatntds #advocacy #innovation
Kicking off the first full day of #TropMed25 with an energising panel discussing scientists’ role in global health diplomacy. In the context of COVID, new leadership and post-truth, the importance of health diplomacy in international relations has grown #iAmTropMed #globalhealth @astmh.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Kicking off the first full day of #TropMed25 with an energising panel discussing scientists’ role in global health diplomacy. In the context of COVID, new leadership and post-truth, the importance of health diplomacy in international relations has grown #iAmTropMed #globalhealth @astmh.bsky.social
Bridges is at the @astmh.bsky.social strengthening partnerships, amplifying voices from affected countries, and aligning with partners to support access, stewardship planning and policy and scale up. Check out our highlights around FGS, the PINE project, and @stop2030.org. bit.ly/4p5ZZtw #IamTropMed
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Bridges is at the @astmh.bsky.social strengthening partnerships, amplifying voices from affected countries, and aligning with partners to support access, stewardship planning and policy and scale up. Check out our highlights around FGS, the PINE project, and @stop2030.org. bit.ly/4p5ZZtw #IamTropMed
We were honoured to meet artists Omoregie Osakpolor & Ala Kheir behind Reframing Neglect—a powerful exhibit on the impact of NTDs & a tribute to those fighting them. Thanks to the END Fund & Swiss Alliance for NTDs for bringing it to 🇨🇭! #beatNTDs #globalhealth #photography
September 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We were honoured to meet artists Omoregie Osakpolor & Ala Kheir behind Reframing Neglect—a powerful exhibit on the impact of NTDs & a tribute to those fighting them. Thanks to the END Fund & Swiss Alliance for NTDs for bringing it to 🇨🇭! #beatNTDs #globalhealth #photography
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects women & girls without safe water or sanitation. It's caused by a parasite caught during daily water use. This #WorldWaterWeek, FIG calls for clean water, hygiene & sanitation to help #BeatNTDs.
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
August 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects women & girls without safe water or sanitation. It's caused by a parasite caught during daily water use. This #WorldWaterWeek, FIG calls for clean water, hygiene & sanitation to help #BeatNTDs.
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
🌍✨ We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report!
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🌍✨ We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report!
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
We are excited to welcome our newest FIG member, Speak Up Africa 🎉
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
July 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We are excited to welcome our newest FIG member, Speak Up Africa 🎉
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
Welcome new FIG members- @NALA_Foudation.
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Welcome new FIG members- @NALA_Foudation.
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
📢 Read our joint letter to #G7 Leaders, urging them to take action on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These diseases affect 1 in 8 people globally, and are mostly preventable and treatable as a public health problem. 👉 bit.ly/G7-NTD-LETTE...
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
June 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
📢 Read our joint letter to #G7 Leaders, urging them to take action on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These diseases affect 1 in 8 people globally, and are mostly preventable and treatable as a public health problem. 👉 bit.ly/G7-NTD-LETTE...
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
A big hello to Pakachere 👋
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
June 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A big hello to Pakachere 👋
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
Last week @bridges2develop.bsky.social's Julie Jacobson was proud to participate in @mundosano.bsky.social 's 1st annual Global Health conference in Madrid! She spoke to challenges in NTD elimination and solutions like
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
June 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Last week @bridges2develop.bsky.social's Julie Jacobson was proud to participate in @mundosano.bsky.social 's 1st annual Global Health conference in Madrid! She spoke to challenges in NTD elimination and solutions like
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
Do you work in Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs or Sexual and Reproductive Health #SRHR programs in Malawi?
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
May 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Do you work in Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs or Sexual and Reproductive Health #SRHR programs in Malawi?
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us in welcoming The Global Alliance for NTDs Elimination (GANE), an organisation based in Kenya, committed to #EndTheNeglect of NTDs through awareness, advocacy, and policy, to the FGS Integration Group [FIG]. We are excited to be working with them to #EndFGS #BeatNTDs #FGSchisto
May 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Join us in welcoming The Global Alliance for NTDs Elimination (GANE), an organisation based in Kenya, committed to #EndTheNeglect of NTDs through awareness, advocacy, and policy, to the FGS Integration Group [FIG]. We are excited to be working with them to #EndFGS #BeatNTDs #FGSchisto
We are excited to have new members GANEKenya, NALA_Foundation and Pakachere 🥳 join the FGS Integration Group (FIG), united by a shared goal to #EndFGS and improve the lives of women and girls in Africa. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We are excited to have new members GANEKenya, NALA_Foundation and Pakachere 🥳 join the FGS Integration Group (FIG), united by a shared goal to #EndFGS and improve the lives of women and girls in Africa. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
The exhibit 👉 “A Seat for Snails: The Hidden Impact of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) on HIV” shone a spotlight on the urgent need to acknowledge and act on the neglected link between #FGS and #HIV and to amplify the voices of the women and girls most affected.
More on FIG➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
More on FIG➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
May 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The exhibit 👉 “A Seat for Snails: The Hidden Impact of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) on HIV” shone a spotlight on the urgent need to acknowledge and act on the neglected link between #FGS and #HIV and to amplify the voices of the women and girls most affected.
More on FIG➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
More on FIG➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
Our team was proud to see the FGS Integration Group (FIG) exhibit at the #ASeatAtTheTable side event during #WHA78 celebrating the importance of #PeopleCentredCare. 🪑🎨
Founder Sarah was joined by Zabeen and Dirk from our Board to advocate for women affected by FGS 🧡 #NTDs #GlobalHealth #FGSchisto
Founder Sarah was joined by Zabeen and Dirk from our Board to advocate for women affected by FGS 🧡 #NTDs #GlobalHealth #FGSchisto
May 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our team was proud to see the FGS Integration Group (FIG) exhibit at the #ASeatAtTheTable side event during #WHA78 celebrating the importance of #PeopleCentredCare. 🪑🎨
Founder Sarah was joined by Zabeen and Dirk from our Board to advocate for women affected by FGS 🧡 #NTDs #GlobalHealth #FGSchisto
Founder Sarah was joined by Zabeen and Dirk from our Board to advocate for women affected by FGS 🧡 #NTDs #GlobalHealth #FGSchisto
We're not short on solutions, we're short on investment. This #WorldMalariaDay2025 we call on global leaders, donors, and partners to reinvest in the fight against malaria.
We must prioritise malaria in health budgets, fund
innovative tools, and strengthen health systems.
#MalariaEndsWithUs #WMD2025
We must prioritise malaria in health budgets, fund
innovative tools, and strengthen health systems.
#MalariaEndsWithUs #WMD2025
April 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We're not short on solutions, we're short on investment. This #WorldMalariaDay2025 we call on global leaders, donors, and partners to reinvest in the fight against malaria.
We must prioritise malaria in health budgets, fund
innovative tools, and strengthen health systems.
#MalariaEndsWithUs #WMD2025
We must prioritise malaria in health budgets, fund
innovative tools, and strengthen health systems.
#MalariaEndsWithUs #WMD2025
We've worked in the fight against malaria for years, and we're proud to support RBM Partnership to End Malaria's work. On #WMD2025, we celebrate progress, but it's fragile. Drug resistance, funding gaps, and climate shifts threaten decades of gains. We can't let malaria rebound. #MalariaEndsWithUs
April 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We've worked in the fight against malaria for years, and we're proud to support RBM Partnership to End Malaria's work. On #WMD2025, we celebrate progress, but it's fragile. Drug resistance, funding gaps, and climate shifts threaten decades of gains. We can't let malaria rebound. #MalariaEndsWithUs
We're at @who.int 's 2nd global skin NTDs meeting and proud to be hearing from two countries that we've supported through the @takedapharma.bsky.social funded Pacific Integrated NTD Elimination Project (PINE). Thanks to PNG and Vanuatu for sharing this work!
@kirbyinstitute.bsky.social #beatNTDs
@kirbyinstitute.bsky.social #beatNTDs
March 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We're at @who.int 's 2nd global skin NTDs meeting and proud to be hearing from two countries that we've supported through the @takedapharma.bsky.social funded Pacific Integrated NTD Elimination Project (PINE). Thanks to PNG and Vanuatu for sharing this work!
@kirbyinstitute.bsky.social #beatNTDs
@kirbyinstitute.bsky.social #beatNTDs
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire sur la Journée internationale de la femme le vendredi 7 mars prochain à 9h00 HNE! Ce webinaire explorera l'intégration de la bilharziose génitale féminine (BGF) pour optimiser la santé des femmes et des filles en Afrique. S'inscrire ici bit.ly/3DaqmvW #beatNTDs
March 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire sur la Journée internationale de la femme le vendredi 7 mars prochain à 9h00 HNE! Ce webinaire explorera l'intégration de la bilharziose génitale féminine (BGF) pour optimiser la santé des femmes et des filles en Afrique. S'inscrire ici bit.ly/3DaqmvW #beatNTDs
Join us for an International Women's Day webinar next Friday, March 7th at 9:00 am EST! This webinar will explore the integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) to optimize women and girl’s health in Africa. Register here: bit.ly/3DaqmvW
@gsa.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social
@gsa.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Join us for an International Women's Day webinar next Friday, March 7th at 9:00 am EST! This webinar will explore the integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) to optimize women and girl’s health in Africa. Register here: bit.ly/3DaqmvW
@gsa.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social
@gsa.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social
We look forward to supporting this webinar about including Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in Global Fund HIV prevention programs! tinyurl.com/37r3k5sd
#beatNTDs #FGSchisto #EndTheNeglect @globalfundforwomen.bsky.social @unlimithealth.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @gsa.bsky.social
#beatNTDs #FGSchisto #EndTheNeglect @globalfundforwomen.bsky.social @unlimithealth.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @gsa.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We look forward to supporting this webinar about including Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in Global Fund HIV prevention programs! tinyurl.com/37r3k5sd
#beatNTDs #FGSchisto #EndTheNeglect @globalfundforwomen.bsky.social @unlimithealth.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @gsa.bsky.social
#beatNTDs #FGSchisto #EndTheNeglect @globalfundforwomen.bsky.social @unlimithealth.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @gsa.bsky.social