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IHI, Bagamoyo council launch anti-worm campaign

March 29, 2019 9:00 am
IHI, Bagamoyo council launch anti-worm campaign
IHI researcher, Dr. Michael Mihayo administers drugs to children at Kizuiani Primary School in Bagamoyo during the official launching of a campaign against schistosomiasis and worms in children aged 5-14 years. PHOTO/Joseph Madata

Ifakara Health Institute and Bagamoyo District Council today jointly launched a 12-month campaign aimed to guard against schistosomiasis and worms’ children aged 5-14 years in Bagamoyo. Dr. Michael Mihayo from IHI joined counterparts from the District Council, who were led by Dr. Salvio Wikesi, for the event held at Kizuiani Primary School in Kisutu Ward during the first week of May. Dr. Wikesi officially launched the campaign on behalf of Bagamoyo District Commissioner Zainab Kawawa. #