Fighting snail fever in Ethiopia

The NALA Foundation, founded by Israeli immunologist Dr. Zvi Bentwich, is using its behavioral model and treatment from Merck to help millions of Ethiopians fight schistosomiasis, commonly known as “snail fever.” The disease is caused by parasitic flatworms and poor hygiene.

https://www.israel21c.org/ethiopia-adopts-israeli-health-ed-plan-to-fight-snail-fever/

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