2nd phase of Chinese-led schistosomiasis control project completed in Tanzania's Zanzibar


DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The baseline survey in the pilot area on Unguja Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar for the second phase of the Chinese-coordinated technical assistance project on schistosomiasis control was completed on Sunday.

Dai Yang, leader of the schistosomiasis control project group, told Xinhua on Monday that since May, the project team has surveyed schistosomiasis infection rates among residents in three communities of Kinyasini, Kikobweni, and Chaani Masingini.

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