Lessons from Tungiasis Control in Napak

Project story · Published 22 October 2026 · Project period: 2021–2024 · Main treatment intervention: 2021–2022

From 2021 to 2024, IFOTRODE implemented a community-based tungiasis elimination project in three parishes of Ngoleriet sub-county, Napak District. The main intervention in 2021–2022 brought together repeated treatment of people and affected animals, health promotion and support from local community structures. Activities in 2023–2024 focused mainly on follow-up and monitoring of the tungiasis situation.

For the 2021–2022 treatment intervention, the project report records 6,733 residents examined and 3,865 treated at least once. Reported tungiasis prevalence declined from 62.8% to 5.7%, while associated walking difficulties declined from 464 residents to five.

The results highlight the potential of coordinated community delivery. Sustaining this progress requires continued access to treatment and support through local health structures. These findings describe the 2021–2022 intervention period.

Source: IFOTRODE tungiasis project report, 2021–2022. See also the published evaluation.

Research and Publications

Explore selected publications on tungiasis and podoconiosis contributed by members of the IFOTRODE team.