The worm doctor

Each year an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people die from schistosomiasis. This is why the World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up the fight against the tropical disease transferred by parasites. Also fighting on the front line: Dr. Lester Chitsulo. He is energetically coordinating the worldwide control effort. More Information at M - The Explorer Magazine: https://www.emdgroup.com/en?global_redirect=1 [English]

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