Every day, millions of children miss school because they have intestinal worms—they feel sick and lethargic and even if they make it to school they find it hard to concentrate. This is a serious problem that reduces access to education for those who need it the most.
But there is a solution: Mass school based deworming (recommended by the World Health Organization) costs just pennies per child and is easy to administer. Studies show it is the most cost effective way to increase schooling.
Let’s make it happen: Deworm the World is a practical way to make sure every child gets the treatment they need by linking schools and nongovernmental organizations with funders and health professionals and advocates with information. There is a role for everyone.
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