SCI Foundation
Help treat parasitic worm infections in Sub-Saharan Africa
Parasitic worm infections like schistosomiasis are estimated to infect over 1 billion people in some of the world's poorest communities.
These infections can result in impaired child development, reduced school attendance and productivity, damage to internal organs, and impaired fertility.
The SCI Foundation works to prevent these problems by delivering deworming treatments in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their programmes are highly effective: infections can be reduced by up to 60% after just one round of treatment, and treatments cost only around $0.80 per person per year.
The SCI Foundation is a GiveWell top charity. For more information, visit SCI’s website, or read GiveWell’s report on their work.
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FAQs
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Treatment frequency is based on the prevalence of infection. This is determined through using existing information, data and frequently by carrying out mapping surveys.
The WHO Treatment Guidelines are used to inform country treatment strategies based on the prevalence of infection.
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Treatment is very effective: SCI-supported programmes can reduce parasitic worm infection levels by 60% after just one round of treatment.
However, multiple approaches will be needed to eliminate these diseases. Visit SCI’s website for more information about how they intend to do this.
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Treatment is safe and effective. In the absence of vaccines, or high coverage of access and availability to safely managed drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, treatment is the best option currently available to reduce parasitic worm infections in populations.
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The formula SCI use is Total Costs / Total Treatments over each financial year.