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Female genital schistosomiasis policy brief

03 April 2019

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Summary

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and have less access to medical care. Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), caused by an NTD, can triple the risk of women contracting HIV, yet safe and effective donated medicines are available but not currently reaching everyone.

03 April 2019

Female genital schistosomiasis policy brief