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Schistosomiasis

From Bilharzia to Trust: How a Benin Community is Conquering Healthcare Hesitancy

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Rita Zabo lost her son to bilharzia (schistosomiasis). She’s determined to persuade her neighbours of the value of the government’s mass drug campaigns against the parasite. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Benin, Gavi, Schistosomiasis

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