Neglected Tropical Diseases Community-Based Projects
The following are community-based projects on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and their respective implementation statuses, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Humphrey D. Mazigo in collaboration with in-country and global partners:
| # | Project Title | Funding & Duration | Implementation Sites | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Image Parasite Quantification (SIMPAQ): A new diagnostic technique using microfluidics to manage soil-transmitted helminthiases and schistosomiasis towards elimination. | VLIR-UOS Community, €299,431 (Sep 2024 – Aug 2027) | Ilemela and Muleba district councils | On-going |
| 2 | Assessment of Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evaluating the impact of Praziquantel on FGS lesions in adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through COR-NTD Task Force for Global Health, $545,157 (Aug 2023 – Jul 2025) | Itilima and Meatu district councils | Completed |
| 3 | Genital Immune, Mucosal, and Viral Effects of Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Tanzania: Five-year study on immune and viral outcomes associated with FGS. | NIH, $1,099,777 (Mar 2022 – Feb 2026) | Itilima district council | On-going |
| 4 | The Neglected Sequelae of a Neglected Tropical Disease – A Holistic Approach to the Burden of Diseases Caused by Schistosomiasis: Hospital partnerships funding line Academia. | GIZ, €299,085 (2022 – Aug 2025) | Ukerewe and Maswa district councils | Completed |
| 5 | Assessing the Effects of Sub-District Mass Drug Administration and Small-Scale Mollusciciding on Schistosoma haematobium Prevalence: Study among school children and adults in selected wards at Meatu district, Simiyu region. | Chinese Government through Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, $50,000 (2025 – 2026) | Meatu district, Simiyu region | On-going |