Malawi: Primary School in Mulanje Experiences High Absenteeism Due to Jiggers Flea

2 November 2018

A primary school in Mulanje high rate of absenteeism due to jiggers flea which has affected 451 learners and one teacher.

The head teacher at Muloza primary school, Paul Mbendera said 300 of the 351 learners are not attended classes due to jiggers whilst a teacher had to be absent for a week when she was hit by the disease.

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