MOFFAT (60): Jiggers, Depression and Hopelessness (1 of 2)

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Moffat Needed Help and we thank God we found him in time: Elderly people with cognitive deficits and depression are very vulnerable to Jiggers. And complications can lead even to death. Moffat had no hope and no care. He had no friend. And though he appeared to be about 60, he was confused and said he was 'four'. Sadly, he was laughed at the the children standing around. We find it is common for the jigger victims to be confused, especially about age. We understand there can be many reasons, but certainly the torture and pain that they live with having jiggers eating at them would make matters worse. We tried to make meaning out of the things that could not have made much sense to him earlier on. Now that Moffat is jigger free, we have faith in the light on his path. We wish him the very best as we work with him to make life better. THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENTARY: These videos are for educational purposes and this does not entail just getting the education while watching, but it is also very important for future endeavors in research. We believe every video is a building block for the future research efforts because every individual video presents unique features which might interest an individual researcher in the future. In this regard we shall put out as many videos and we can, and this is a very important way to share to the world more about the jigger and what it is doing unnoticed in Africa. We also hope to encourage financial partnership with our viewers that will enable us to purchase supplies needed to eradicate the Jigger menace in Kenya. We have no corporate or government funding for supplies and expenses and are, instead, supported by kind-hearted donors. For more information, or to donate, visit our website at: http://www.killthejigger.org or to e-mail me personally, use: Jim@killthejigger.org Thank you for helping! DISCLAIMER: This video contains content that some may find graphic and shocking. It may not be appropriate for young or sensitive viewers. If you are uncomfortable, please do not watch. REGISTERED CHARITY: Rise Up Society, Kenya, is a Christian non-profit society registered with the Government of Kenya. We are showing God's love in action. Our goal is to help alleviate this jigger infestation suffered by an estimated 1.5 - 2.4 million of the 40 million Kenyans are Jigger Victims. This is a serious situation affecting over 5% of the population. MEDICAL CONDITION: The condition depicted is known as "Tungiasis". It is an infestation of the skin by a burrowing flea called Tunga penetrans (aka: Chigoe Flea). A victim is commonly referred to as having "Jiggers." These fleas tend to infest those who have inadequate living conditions and sanitation. The flea lives both outside around warm-blooded mammals and inside poorly constructed homes. It inhabits dust on floors, cracks in walls and bedding. Shoes protect to some degree but are often not affordable or adequate. More needs to be done to ensure a jigger-free environment, including extermination and sanitation measures, improvements in home construction and making clean bedding more commonplace. Jiggers are vicious and real! The parasites burrow into the skin and then swell up with eggs; the larvae hatch and the cycle continues. Jiggers cause untold suffering in the afflicted, interfering with sleep, and causing itching, pain and the inability to walk. The parasite can afflict all parts of the body. Victims are often socially stigmatized, left isolated and without family or communal support. METHODOLOGY: Rise Up Society uses the method of physical extraction under the direction of highly qualified, local physicians with hands-on knowledge in this field. We have refined our method over a 3-year period in which approximately 150,000 victims of Jigger infestation have been helped. We have incorporated new and improved equipment, medicines and practices over the course of time as information became available and funding allowed. While physical extraction is not new, it is efficient and our preferred method until research reveals better treatments. Treatment options for Jiggers vary, and our method may not reflect the practices of other groups in other parts of Kenya or in the surrounding countries that are also inflicted with the jigger menace. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION: Copyright © 2015 by Jim Nduruch. All rights reserved. For permission requests, email Jim Nduruchi at Jim@killthejigger.org or write him at Jim Nduruchi, Rise Up Society, P.O. Box 1499, Bungoma, Kenya AF 50200