1025 - Advancing the Elimination of Schistosomiasis
Public Health On Call · Mar 19, 2026 · 15:34
Public Health On Call · Mar 19, 2026 · 15:34
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Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted to human hosts via freshwater snails. It can cause serious and debilitating chronic conditions, but the Pan American Health Organization is leading a charge to end transmission in the Americas. In this episode: PAHO Parasitologist Ronaldo Scholte details how locations like Puerto Rico are successfully working to eliminate schistosomiasis.
Guest:Ronaldo Scholte, PhD, MS, is a technical officer at the Pan American Health Organization where he oversees efforts to treat and eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Schistosomiasis—WHO
Tracking the last signs of Schistosomiasis in Puerto Rico—PAHO
Ending Neglect of Tropical Diseases—Public Health On Call (March 2025)
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