Schistosomiasis or Snail Fever is a parasitic disease common among farmers, fishermen and their families in certain parts of the Philippines. top

Schistosomiasis is caused by a worm, Schistosomiasis japonicum. The male and female worms always go in pair and live in the blood vessels of the intestines and liver. top

Schistosomiasis is a man made disease. It is only you or the people themselves who can stop the transmission of the disease. top

The goal of developing an agenda for schistosomiasis research and control is to better bring together the efforts and aspirations of those working in this field. It is hoped that a more unified community and a more complete spectrum of scientific, medical and public health needs will result in greater progress, enhanced funding opportunities and collegiality resulting in collaborations. At times in the past, disagreements about what the priorities should be (e.g.

Schistosomiasis is not the only concern of the healthjworkers but everybody's concern. There is a need for a close collaboration with the LGUs, NGOs, other NGAs, Pos, Academes and other stakeholders. top

Through partnership with various agencies thus prompting quality of life and agricultural productivity. top