Mushmouth
03-03-2018, 09:17 AM
As Kenya marks the National Jiggers’ Day at Chemelil Grounds on Saturday, victims like Mrs Achieng are crying for help.
STIGMA
The jiggers have affected tens of people in the region and others across Kenya.
At the nearby Nyalenya Primary School, over 50 per cent of the pupils are victims of jiggers, which brings about social stigma and shame.
https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenya-marks-jiggers-day-as-victims-call-for-help/1056-4326670-15j9ux2/index.html
STIGMA
The jiggers have affected tens of people in the region and others across Kenya.
At the nearby Nyalenya Primary School, over 50 per cent of the pupils are victims of jiggers, which brings about social stigma and shame.
https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenya-marks-jiggers-day-as-victims-call-for-help/1056-4326670-15j9ux2/index.html