Introduction: Tunga Penetrans is also known as jiggers. A condition caused by the burrowing of a gravid female jigger flea into the skin of feet, hands, knees, buttocks, etc. It enlarges and forms a round sack full of eggs. This infestation may lead to sickness or even death. This condition mostly affects children aged 12 years and below.

The 6 steps to jigger prevention...

 

 

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News Updates:
 30th August 2014: Ahadi Kenya launches village ambulances dubbed AMBULANCE MASHINANI.................2nd August 2014: Over 50 corporate bodies took part in the 3rd Annual Jigger Staircase Relay at KICC...............26th July 2014: Ahadi Kenya launched anti-jigger campaign in Teso North, Busia County............7th April 2014: Nyamira County launches an anti-jigger campaign.............29th March 2014: Ahadi Kenya launches USAFI BORA-ZUIA FUNZA campaign as we celebrate 7 years of jigger eradication.................1st March 2014: Ahadi Kenya takes the anti-jigger campaign to Bungoma County................25th February 2014: Jigger survivors in Kiambu and Muranga benefitting from the livelihood projects.............15th February 2014: Victims of post election violence receive jigger treatment in Eldoret, Uasin Gichu County ...............23rd November 2013: Her Excellency, The First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Ahadi Kenya visits Sarah Obama at her home in Kogello..............................More information in the ACTIVITIES section