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Eradicating Parasitic Worms is Good

A Simple Solution That's Transforming Children's Lives Worldwide

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E.J.
Nov 13, 2024
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TL;DR:

In what may be one of public health's most remarkable yet understated victories, humanity has turned the tide against parasitic worms. From where we were with infection rates over 80%, with cheap and effective medicine the tide has turned and now deworming medicine is being administered to hundreds of millions of children annually in affected regions.

Simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Remarkable progress against an ancient problem a testament to what's possible when modern medicine meets committed public health action.

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