New hope for millions of kids: easier treatment for a devastating parasitic disease
Disease control
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This study aims to see how well a new, child-friendly version of the drug praziquantel works to control schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children (2 to 5 years old) in parts of Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Uganda. About 18,500 children will receive the medicine through existing pub…
Sponsor: Peter Steinmann • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC