Kuwait refutes rumors about outbreak of schistosomiasis

Arab Times Kuwait
Jul 20, 2024

Kuwait refutes rumors about outbreak of schistosomiasis


The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health Saturday denied rumors on social media about the outbreak of cases of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) at some restaurants in the country. In a press release, the ministry confirmed that no cases have been reported in the country, explaining that schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted through swimming in polluted freshwater.

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