Down to Zero in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire is starting to win the battle against parasitic worm diseases. And now, thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised £93,832, almost all of our £100,000 target. With a small top-up from other donors, Côte d’Ivoire will now be able to treat 425,000 children as planned.

Round worm, hook worm and whip worm cause a disease known as soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Today, only one district remains highly infected. With your support, we’re working to bring that number down to zero.

Watch now: learn how you’re helping Côte d’Ivoire get down to zero

Thanks to your support

The treatment you’re donations are funding will provide:

• Safe and effective deworming treatments (praziquantel and albendazole)

• Training for teachers and community members to administer medication

• Awareness campaigns via town criers, radio, TV and community health workers

Although there has been significant progress, children in Côte d’Ivoire remain at risk from painful and debilitating infections. Schistosomiasis, in particular, impairs child development, reduces school attendance, and affects adults’ ability to work. So more progress is needed.

We’re proud to work with the Ministry of Health in Côte d’Ivoire to help eliminate parasitic disease. Thanks to your donations to Unlimit Health, we’re one step closer.