School nurses take on a heart disease that affects millions of kids
Prevention
Recruiting now
This study tests whether adding a dedicated school nurse to schools in Nepal and Zambia can prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in children aged 5 to 16. The nurse will teach about RHD, check for sore throats caused by strep bacteria, and help kids with RHD get regular antibiot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Pilgrim • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:01 UTC