Leaders move to curb Jiggers


An elaborate anti-jigger campaign has been rolled out in Uganda, with an ambitious plan of eradicating the parasite in the Country within six months. In Kamuli District, where the anti jigger campaign was launched yesterday, the problem is compounded not only by lack of hygiene, but by myths that pervade the entire Busoga region.


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Beauty with a Purpose Trip to Kenya


Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills, visits Kenya for Beauty with a Purpose in support for the anti-jigger campaign. Featuring a talk from Miss World 2010 representative and Beauty with a Purpose winner from Kenya, Natasha Metto. For more information on Beauty with a Purpose visit www.beautywithapurpose.com or follow Beauty with a Purpose on facebook at http For more information on Miss World visit www.missworld.com For exclusive photos and live updates follow Miss World on facebook at http Subscribe to the Miss World Official Youtube Channel for instant notifications on new exclusive videos at www.youtube.com


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APs join jigger fight


www.ntv.co.ke Administration policemen in Muranga have joined in the war against jiggers in the region. 70 policemen took part in a campaign to sensitize the public on how to deal with the menace.


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The Hoosiers, cops and robbers stamp out Jiggers for Feed The Children UK


PLEASE NOTE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. The Hoosiers support Feed The Children UK's Stamp out Jiggers campaign. The jigger sand flea is attacking children's feet in Africa. Win prizes in Feed The Children UK's Jiggers competition.


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Ahadi trust rewarded for fight against jiggers


Officials of the Ahadi Trust famed for the anti-jigger campaign in Kenya received an award from the Laico Regency Hotel for their efforts in eradicating jiggers in the country. Speaking during the function, Public Health and Sanitation Minister Beth Mugo called for the mapping out of areas affected by jiggers in order to make the campaign more effective.


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New Busoga jigger eradication drive


Another organisation has joined the campaign to eradicate jiggers in the Busoga region that is hugely afflicted by the parasites.


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Really, Mark Kirk?


Does Congressman Kirk really intend to campaign on repealing a bill that brings access to affordable, quality health care to millions? Congressman Kirk, the people of Illinois are waiting for answers.


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Majority shun Banking industry


A new study on the Country's financial market reveals that only 22% of the populations is actively using banking services highlighting the huge challenge that players still have to do to deepen the industry's reach.


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President Obama's Primetime Press Conference on Health Reform


President Obama delivers remarks at a primetime press conference focused on health insurance reform, before taking questions from the media. The President explains how his plan will benefit every American, and where the plan currently stands. July 22, 2009 (Public Domain)


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'Liberal' Hollywood, War, & Prisons Driving Immigration Policy (The Point)


Points from TV legend Phil Donahue about the human costs to being a nation of warmongers, actor Crispin Glover (Back to the Future, Charlie's Angels) on Hollywood and propaganda and, Brave New Foundation on how the new draconian immigration laws are being used to line the pockets of the private prison industry are discussed by Axel Caballero (activist and founder of Cuentame), Steve Ross (USC history professor and author), Rick Overton (actor, comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer) and Cenk Uygur (host, The Young Turks). Watch more points: www.youtube.com Body of War: www.bodyofwar.com More Crispin Glover: www.crispinglover.com Cuentame: www.facebook.com Steve Ross's book: www.amazon.com Rick Overton: www.rickoverton.net


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