NEW: Mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms  

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NEW: Mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms  

The Sunday Mail

Online Reporter  

OVER one million people in 40 districts across the country have received medication for endemic diseases like bilharzia and intestinal worms, Government has said.

In a statement on Twitter on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Child Care said the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) targeted 2,5 million minors aged between one and 15 years.

“Those treated or received medication were 1 319 927, with a coverage of 52 percent,” said the statement.

Another MDA targeting trachoma (an eye infection) is set to be conducted later this year.

 

 

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