Kiribati has reached a significant milestone this week by launching the second round national integrated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program to address both scabies and trachoma—two preventable and treatable diseases that affect communities throughout the country.
This is a very exciting partnership between the Ministry of Health and Medical Services-Kiribati, the World Scabies Program, and The Fred Hollows Foundation. We are also proud to be supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's.
When the health workers come to your community make sure you take your medications. By participating in this integrated MDA, you are protecting families, preventing disease, and securing a healthier future for Kiribati. If you missed the health workers in your village, you can speak with your local health centre about receiving your dose.
We’d like to thank everyone involved in the MDA including the nurses and health workers and most importantly the people of Kiribati for participating!
Healthy skin, bright eyes - take your dose!
