The Gift of Sight

In Cameroon, a child is being measured for the drug Mectizan
Suzanne Porter / Sightsavers International

Preventative Measures
In Cameroon, a child is being measured for Mectizan. This is a drug that prevents the parasites which cause river blindness (Onchocerciasis) from breeding. Dosage depends on the size of the individual.

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