Concern Over Bilharzia Drug Effects in Zimbabwe
Serious concerns have been raised over the government's intention to vaccinate more than four million children against bilharzia and intestinal worms using a "suspicious" drug.
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Zimbabwe:
Govt Takes Aim at 'Neglected Diseases'
VOA, 28 October 2013
The government of Zimbabwe, with help from U.N. agencies and Western donors, is trying to eliminate so-called "neglected tropical diseases" that affect mainly children. Read more »
Children in Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe:
Govt Allays Bilharzia Drug Side Effect Fears
The Herald, 29 October 2013
GOVERNMENT yesterday launched a national programme to contain bilharzia and intestinal worms that have wreaked havoc countrywide. At least 31 000 Redcliff residents, among them 9… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Scheme to Benefit 4 Million Children
The Herald, 28 October 2013
More than four million children aged between one and 15 years will be treated for bilharzia and intestinal worms this week following revelations the diseases are creating a public… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Suspicious Drug to Be Administered to School Children
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 October 2013
SOME parents have expressed concerns about a drug, Praziquantel (Biltriucide) set to be administered to school children this week, saying there has not been enough sensitisation… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Drug Shortage Hits Bilharzia Campaign
The Herald, 26 September 2012
Government'S bilharzia and intestinal worm drug administering campaign, which was launched last week, failed to yield maximum results owing to acute drug shortages. Director of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Govt Steps Up War On Bilharzia
The Herald, 22 August 2012
GOVERNMENT will next month embark on a massive nationwide drug administration programme to combat bilharzia following injection of drug supplies by health partners. Director of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Bilharzia Outbreak Hits Hurungwe
The Herald, 5 December 2006
A Bilharzia outbreak has hit Hurungwe district amid fears the water-borne disease could have spread to other areas. Read more »
