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Molecular Parasitology || Bioinformatics || Infectious Diseases🧪🧬
On this day in 1957, Ghana lit a flame.
69 years later, that same spirit of independence continues to drive us.
Happy Independence Day. 🌟🇬🇭
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#GhanaMonth#IndependenceDay#NTDs
Bilharzia is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. Freshwater snails serve as the intermediate hosts.
Praziquantel (PZQ) is the gold standard drug for treating all major species of schistosomes and has been used for over 40 years.
💪 Standing at the frontlines against Neglected Tropical Diseases means tackling more than infections; it’s about protecting communities, economies & futures.
WORLD NTD DAY 2026 🌍✨
#BeatNTDs#GlobalHealth#FrontlineAction
🚨 1.4B people still face Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Africa carries 45% of the global burden.
Access to clean water & health coverage lags far behind targets.
NTDs aren’t just health; they’re economic & social too.
Action now = equity tomorrow. 🌍
#NTDs#GlobalHealth#SDGs
Thrilled to present our latest abstracts at the SAHS 10th Anniversary Conference!
🧫 Immunoinformatic multi‑epitope vaccine for Leishmania
💊 MDA impact on schistosomiasis in KEEA
Kudos to the GGK Lab team - onward to real‑world impact!
#GGKLab#UCC#SciComm#OneHealth#abstract
Breaking down barriers to health!
On 21st March, 2025, we visited Abee AME Zion School with @GSequencing in the Central Region of Ghana to share knowledge on schistosomiasis and bacterial infections.
Great engagement from students, staff & stakeholders!
#GlobalHealthEducation