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Treating schistosomiasis in children, paediatric formulation & crushed praziquantel tablets (Uganda)
In this GSA & ISNTD presentation, we welcome Dr Narcis B Kabatereine (formerly Ministry of Health, Uganda; and Country Lead Uganda, Oriole Global Health) sharing insights and lessons from Uganda on the treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool age children, outlining opportunities using paediatric praziquantel as well as crushed praziquantel tablets.
Recorded on November 26, 2025 as part of the webinar:
Optimising schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children: A pragmatic approach from research to practice, with
- Prof Amaya Bustinduy (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK)
- Dr Andrew Edielu (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK; MRC Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI), Uganda; LSHTM Uganda Research Unit)
- Dr Narcis B Kabatereine (Ministry of Health, Uganda)
- With remarks from Dr Amadou Garba (WHO)
Recording of the full session: https://youtu.be/IiQxthp9azM
Register for the #ISNTDConnect series: https://www.isntd.org/isntd-connect