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Six researchers stand together in front of a conference slide about the Malawi HUGS project with smiles on their faces.
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Farewell HUGS at the BSP

7 May 2026

Dr Richard Goodman sits in a laboratory, wearing a white lab coat and glasses, looking directly at the camera. Lab equipment and safety signage are visible in the background.
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A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease

29 April 2026

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A close-up Anopheles Gambiae mosquito
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Dr Eric Lucas receives prestigious Springboard funding for genetic insecticide resistance project 

16 April 2026

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End of community-wide treatment linked to resurgence of parasitic worm infections in Malawi

13 April 2026

Noma in Sokoto (November 2025) Zinatu Adamu and her daughter, Harkima Adamu, a noma patient, taking a walk at the Noma Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Médecins Sans Frontières.
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World-first discovery of noma-linked bacteria opens path to early diagnosis and prevention 

30 March 2026

Man in a blue work uniform standing with arms folded outside a clinic building in a sunny courtyard, with trees and a yellow-painted building in the background.
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PathNoma alliance to uncover the causes of devastating neglected tropical disease

4 March 2026

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Professor Nicholas Casewell ranked among UK’s best young scientists for second year running

10 February 2026

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DNA marker in malaria mosquitoes may be pivotal in tackling insecticide resistance

4 February 2026

Two men walking away from the camera along a wide, reddish dirt road in a rural village, with scattered houses, greenery, and trees on either side under an overcast sky.
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WHO calls for mental health to be central to neglected tropical disease care

4 February 2026

Microscope image of an elongated, translucent microorganism with tapered ends, surrounded by fluid and small particles.
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Hybrid parasites threaten progress against one of the world’s most widespread neglected diseases

9 January 2026

A close-up of a coiled, yellow and brown patterned snake resting on rocky ground, with its head in focus and tongue extended.
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National survey reveals first detailed map of snakebite incidence in Kenya

12 December 2025

Gloved hand holding a Petri dish labelled “E. coli”, showing purple bacterial colonies on agar, with stacks of culture plates in the background.
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Study links gut bacteria to bloodstream infections in newborns within sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

10 December 2025