Deworming Children for a Healthy Future
On January 30, 2012, partners from across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors signed the London Declaration – a pledge to combat 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Within the framework of eliminating or controlling these 10 NTDs, Johnson & Johnson is focused on preventing and treating intestinal worm infections in children. ). Intestinal worm infections impair a child’s ability to learn and grow, causing irreversible, long-term effects on his or her physical and cognitive development. Along with robbing young kids of vital nutrients and a carefree childhood, sustained infection puts the future in jeopardy for young adults. They cannot develop into productive adults and this exacerbates the cycle of...Read More+SocialGood
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