Gastrointestinal parasites, or worms, is a major cause of diarrhea in Eastern Africa. The main cause of parasites being contaminated water supply and inadequate education on hygiene and the spread of infection. Parasitic worms lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and even death.
Treatment for gastrointestinal parasites or worms is simple. One dose of de-worm is often all it takes to cure an infection. However, due to lack of clean water supply, hygiene, and drought, reinfection often occurs within weeks.
Tabibu Africa Inc. educates the individuals in villages of Eastern Africa on hygiene, how infections are spread, and techniques for obtaining clean water for drinking and first aid. Through our volunteer clinics we also offer the medication necessary to rid the patient of gastrointestinal worms.
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The treatment of and education on gastrointestinal parasites for one patient only costs approximately $1. Only $1(U.S.) Dollar! To donate to Tabibu Africa's efforts in alleviating the burden of diarrheal disease in Eastern Africa visit the donation section of our website (https://ssl1001.qwestoffice.com/tabibuafrica.org/merchantmanager/index.php?cPath=0).Visit our website at tabibuafrica.org for the most up to date information Tabibu Africa Inc. and to view numerous other ways to help!
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References:
http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/kenya/why/default.htm
