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HEALTHJul 4 · 15:51 UTCNPR HEALTHWilliam McCarthy

Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms

A board game called Schisto & Ladders teaches prevention of schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms spread through water contact that disproportionately affects children. The game aims to educate on avoiding infection from the worms, which can cause severe symptoms.

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