The Lancet: Uganda’s struggle with schistosomiasis
“An effort is underway throughout Uganda to address the problem of NTDs, and particularly schistosomiasis, with community health workers going door-to-door to administer drugs. Since the program started there is a noticeable improvement in the health of the village, said a Bwondha elder, Salongo Rashid. Still, he expressed his frustration: government officials come and promise they will provide safe water, but nothing happens…” (Loewenberg, 5/17).