Research Links | MAP-FGS Study Insights

The Multi-Country Assessment of Prevalence for Female Genital Schistosomiasis (MAP-FGS) represents the first large-scale, multi-country survey of FGS burden. Taking place in six countries (Tanzania, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Madagascar), the data from each study site will be compiled to generate accurate prevalence with associated uncertainty in each included site. To estimate the region-wide burden of FGS, data collected as part of this multi-country assessment will contribute to a model-based geostatistical estimation that will leverage the relationship between Sh, treatment history, and environmental covariates to predict the burden of FGS across sub-Saharan Africa. Ultimately, this multi-country effort aims to inform recommendations for programmatic interventions for women and girls of reproductive age at greatest risk of FGS.

On March 5, this Research Links webinar will explore the study’s protocol development, methodologies, site selection, and progress. Principal investigators Prof. Humphrey Mazigo (Tanzania) and Dr. Mamadou Traoré (Mali) will share their experiences adapting and implementing the protocol. While no study results will be presented, attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and lessons learned from this multi-country effort.

The COR-NTD Research Links Series is supported by the Gates Foundation through the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) under The Task Force for Global Health.

Translations: English and French.