Eradicating Parasitic Worms is Good
A Simple Solution That's Transforming Children's Lives Worldwide
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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