By Sharon AtienoOf the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than ...

[Courtesy] You can now access free treatment for schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Lamu, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Tana River, Kwale and Mombasa. Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic ...

The Minister of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Ian McLean, confirmed at the week-end that the snail-eating "Limpopo sardine" could be the breakthrough in the fight against bilharzia.

Contextualising schistosomiasis (bilharzia) control efforts Weak Links tells the story of a journalist who seeks to find out more about mass drug administration in Uganda, after learning about the ...

As the ongoing floods continue to wreak havoc across the country, the public is warned of serious health risks associated with contaminated water, mosquito breeding, and damaged sanitation systems.

The cost of medications had been prohibitive for many forcing them to only seek treatment when critically ill. Thousands of families across Western Kenya benefit from the massive Community-Based ...

Lakes and rivers that used to be trusted sources of potable water in the country now pose danger to women's fertility ...

Although there is no evidence yet that it affects COVID-19 vaccines, schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, has been associated with lower vaccine immunity for several vaccines. Tropical ...

On Friday, the Ministry of Health, county governments, and their partners launched a drug administration campaign in Kakamega to combat tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms.

The Minister of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Ian McLean, confirmed at the week-end that the snail-eating “Limpopo sardine” could be the breakthrough in the fight against bilharzia.