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Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms

Saturday, July 4, 2026


A parasitic worm that spreads through water contact causes schistosomiasis, a disease that affects children in regions where the parasite is endemic. Researchers developed a board game to teach prevention methods for the infection. The game is designed to educate players about how the disease spreads and what measures reduce transmission risk.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/04/g-s1-129679/chutes-ladders-schistosomiasis-worms-parasites

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