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Ministry of Health Shares Results from Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Survey Among Primary School Children
From April 29, 2025 to May 16, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition conducted a Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Survey among children aged 8–11 years in Primary Schools across Saint Lucia. The students were randomly selected to participate in the survey, which involved a simple finger-prick blood test conducted by trained health professionals. The Ministry of Health reports that all samples tested during the survey were negative for bilharzia.
This is an important achievement for Saint Lucia and brings the country one step closer to eliminating the disease. The results also show…
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