PHAGEFUTURE
Welcome to a groundbreaking approach in the fight against African river blindness, a debilitating disease impacting millions of lives. Our innovative solution leverages the natural power of bacteriophages, which have evolved alongside bacteria for millions of years, to directly target and eliminate the Wolbachia infection responsible for this devastating illness.
By utilizing bacteriophages, we can eradicate river blindness while also preventing its transmission, transforming the lives of countless individuals and communities. Join us in embracing this cutting-edge scientific breakthrough that aims to redefine the future of global health.
PHAGEFUTURE
A Clearer Vision Of Tomorrow
Microscopy image of bacteriophages infecting a bacterium.
Over $6 Billion
in economic losses due to river blindness' impact on individuals and African communities.
18 Million Suffering
through the effects of river blindness.
#2 Most Prevalent
cause of infectious blindness globally.
Image of man infected with river blindness, with the corneal opacity clearly visible.
River Blindness: A Global Health Tragedy
River blindness is a devastating parasitic disease that affects millions worldwide, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
Caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted through the bites of infected blackflies, this debilitating condition can lead to severe itching, skin disfigurement, and ultimately, irreversible blindness.
Affected individuals suffer from social isolation, economic hardship, and significantly reduced quality of life.
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As a leading cause of preventable blindness, the river blindness crisis demands urgent attention and innovative solutions to alleviate the suffering of countless communities across the globe.
PhageFuture: Our Revolutionary Solution
Introducing PhageFuture, our groundbreaking approach that harnesses the power of bacteriophages to target and eliminate Wolbachia, the bacteria needed for the survival by the parasitic worm causing river blindness.
By utilizing these natural predators of bacteria, PhageFuture offers a highly targeted, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution to combat this devastating disease.
Our innovative therapy not only treats existing infections but also has the potential to prevent the transmission of the disease, transforming the lives of millions affected by river blindness.
Embrace the future of disease control with PhageFuture and join us in the fight against this global health crisis.
Picture of a Wolbachia colony under a microscope.