SCI Foundation is now Unlimit Health. Learn more about what the change means for our ongoing efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

Parasitic worm infections are inextricably linked to poverty. Eliminating these infections may help to alleviate poverty.

Parasitic worm infections deprive people of nutrition. They feed on host tissues, including blood, leading to malabsorption of key nutrients such as iron and protein.

Early and regular treatment has the potential to reduce the damaging effects of infections.
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Treatment has the potential to increase school attendance by up to 25%.
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The programmes we support ensure equal access to treatment, regardless of gender.
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We work in partnership with WASH initiatives to have the greatest impact in eliminating parasitic worm infections.

Early and regular treatment has the potential to increase future earnings by 40%.

The programmes we support ensure equal access to treatment, regardless of wealth status.
Read more about our impact.

We collaborate with multiple partners to ensure programmes achieve the goal of eliminating parasitic worm infections. Find out more about who we work with.