- July 25, 2026
Visible Haematuria Observed During Field Screening
In this remote rural community, daily life is closely tied to nearby rivers and streams. These freshwater sources provide water […]
- July 2, 2026
Inside molecular diagnosis: seeing what the microscope can’t
At the Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology, identifying schistosomes doesn’t stop at the microscope. As part of the SHIS-CAM project, […]
- May 30, 2026
Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance of schistosomiasis transmission
A joint team from CSP, the University of Perpignan, and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) collected water samples […]
- May 23, 2026
Malacological Survey: Tracing the Intermediate Host
Malacological surveys are the field link between water contact points and the parasite itself. Teams search shoreline vegetation, submerged […]
- May 22, 2026
Community Engagement at the Heart of Schistosomiasis Control
Before each parasitological survey, the Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology (CSP) organized community sensitization meetings to ensure that all field […]
- May 10, 2026
Same Water, Shared Risk
Across much of rural Cameroon, natural water points and reservoirs serve a dual purpose: domestic use such as bathing, laundry […]
- April 1, 2026
Scientific review and strategic planning meeting
As part of the SHIS-CAM project, researchers from the Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology (CSP), the Liverpool School of Tropical […]
- February 1, 2026
Cattle sampling and parasite examination at slaughterhouses
As part of the SHIS-CAM project, CSP teams conduct cattle sampling activities in slaughterhouses to investigate bovine schistosomiasis. Mesenteric samples […]
- February 1, 2026
School-based parasitological surveys
Schoolchildren play a central role in the SHIS-CAM project by contributing to surveys that help improve the understanding and control […]
- February 1, 2026
Field sample processing
In the SHIS-CAM project, sample processing is conducted directly in the field by the experienced teams of the Centre for […]
- February 1, 2026
GPS tracking and schistosomiasis
As part of the SHIS-CAM project, the CSP, in collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), implemented an […]