FAQ FGS Workshop French Version

L’équipe du paquet FAST a compilé les questions les plus fréquentes posées par les participants lors de l’atelier BGF en ligne, auxquelles les experts en la matière ont préparé des réponses détaillées. Ce document de questions fréquemment posées (FAQ) compte plus de 30 questions couvrant des sujets sur le diagnostic des BGF ainsi que sur […]

FAQ FGS Workshop Female Genital Schistosomiasis

The FAST package team compiled the most common questions emerging from participants during the online FGS workshop to which the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) prepared detailed responses. This Frequent Asked Question (FAQ) document counts with over 30 questions covering topics on the diagnosis of FGS as well as public policies.

Female Genital Schistosomiasis Training Competencies French Version

Les compétences de base en matière de Bilharziose génitale chez la femme (BGF) ont été définies lors d’un atelier virtuel intensif en juillet 2020, réunissant plus de 60 participants de 24 pays, travaillant dans 15 pays d’Afrique où la BGF est endémique, et provenant d’horizons professionnels variés. L’atelier a débouché sur un ensemble de 27 […]

Female Genital Schistosomiasis Training Competencies English Version

The Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) core competencies were defined through an intensive virtual workshop in July 2020, bringing together over 60 participants from 24 countries, working in 15 FGS-endemic countries in Africa, and from a variety of professional backgrounds. The result of the workshop was a set of 27 FGS competencies that WHO has reviewed. […]

Knowledge, experiences, and practices of women affected by female genital schistosomiasis in rural Madagascar: A qualitative study on disease perception, health impairment and social impact

Background Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected manifestation of urogenital schistosomiasis caused by S. haematobium. The disease presents with symptoms such as pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and bleeding and menstruation disorders, and might lead to infertility and pregnancy complications. The perspectives of women with FGS have not been studied systematically. The aim of the […]