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Schisto & Ladders Game Teaches Worm Prevention

Updated 2026-07-04 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new board game called Schisto & Ladders aims to educate children about schistosomiasis prevention, a disease spread by parasitic worms. The game uses splash water play as an analogy for infection risks.

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Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms

Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.

2026-07-04 15:51 UTC