St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs will embark on a nationwide initiative in November to assess the presence of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) among primary school children aged 8 to 11. This initiative aims to detect and address potential cases of this waterborne disease, which is transmitted through contact with contaminated water […]

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