Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms
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Nigerian researcher Cynthia Umunnakwe and colleagues created 'Schisto & Ladders,' a board game adaptation that teaches children how to prevent schistosomiasis infection; the game addresses a neglected tropical disease affecting over 200 million people across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly school-age children who are at highest risk.
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