Intestinal worm infections remain one of Nigeria’s most widespread but neglected health challenges, affecting millions of children every year. Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH), caused by parasitic worms, not only deplete nutrients and cause anaemia but also impair cognitive development, and hinder overall child growth. Schistosomiasis, classified among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), can cause
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