Over 2 million people are suffering from jigger infestation in the country, Health Sector Coordination director Warfa Osman has said. The prevalence rate of jiggers infestation, he noted has dropped by 70 per cent since the anti-jigger movement was started 14 years ago. In Murang’a where the fight against jiggers was started, the rate of infestation is far lower following the co-operation of leaders. The director lauded both the National and County governments, and partners for sustaining the fight against jiggers and even establishing a jiggers awareness day. Maragua MP Mary Waithera said most parts of her constituency are semi-arid and are affected by jiggers infestation.

Source: The Star March 05, 2021 12:11 UTC