A document titled “Fighting Bilharzia in Zambia” notes that more than 42 million women in Africa have sustained damage to their genitals as a result of Bilharzia.
This renders them prone to HIV and other sexually Transmitted infections.
According to Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Dr. Kamoto Mbewe, world leading Gynecologists and researchers are gathering in South Africa to launch a booklet that will assist professionals to recognize female bilharzia.
Bilharzia remains undiagnosed by the vast majority in Zambia.
The microscopic bilharzia parasite lives in fresh water and can penetrate the skin upon contact.
Swimming or doing laundry in infested rivers, lakes and lagoons pose a high risk.
