Jiggers were the main focus of the day, with more than 350 women, men and children treated for painful infestations. Jiggers are like fleas, and proliferate in unhygienic homes and farms in Kenya. Once they enter peoples skin they can cause terrible pain and infection. Our community health workers, together with Ministry of Health staff, mobilised and treated hundreds of local people in need. They took to the opportunity to also teach the people about jiggers, as they are easily preventable - the messages tied in with our ongoing health advocacy in the project.

Other health activities on the day included HIV testing and counselling, HIV treatment and adherence awareness, and referrals for voluntary male circumcision - an effective way of reducing HIV transmission. The day was a great success, and boosted local awareness of our project and the vital roles people can play in helping themselves.