Schistosomiasis

Dr. Kariuki Njaanake of Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, participating in and training residents of Mutithi Ward in Mwea, Kirinyaga County on how to build biodigesters as part of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene strategy to control water-borne infections in the area. Proper sewage disposal is fundamental in the control of waterborne infections which have plagued the area for decades. Using his skills and innovativeness, Dr. Njaanake has been in the forefront in the war against these infections