Burns Night Pledge – prevention of children from flea parasites – Kenya
Charity:
ACE Africa
Ace Africa works in rural East Africa helping children and their communities to lead healthier, happier and self-sufficient lives through improved food and economic security, health, wellbeing and rights awareness.
Country
Kenya
Start Year:
2014
Run Time:
1
Participant Age:
6-11 years, 11-16 years
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The jiggers (flea) parasite continues to infect children in western Kenya. Children infected with the parasite suffer from severe inflammation and discomfort of the foot, and in severe cases gangrene and amputation of toes.
Ace Africa actively campaigns and treats against jiggers involving pest contro and treatment of children using Lysol and other disinfectants. Guests at the annual Burns Night gala dinner pledged to treat 2,000 children (a school) against jiggers.
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