Bilharzia still public health concern for Uganda
Bilharzia or snail fever is a disease caused by a parasitic flatworm called schistosomes.One becomes infected with bilharzia when one gets into direct contact with fresh water harbouring snails that carry the parasitic flatworm.
PREMIUM Health
People in the fishing communities are at high risk of contracting Bilhazia.
By NewVision Reporter
Journalists @NewVision
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Much as Uganda has made strides towards eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Bilhazia still remains a public health problem in 96 districts, with some districts having