Jigger Eradication

The use of potassium permanganate (antiseptic) and petroleum jelly is the most effective non-invasive way of treating jigger infestations. This treatment has been demonstrated to eradicate the jiggers, enabling affected children and adults to return to work or school. The treatment is quick, effective, and painless. It is important not to use sharp objects to remove jiggers since this results to open wounds.

Treatment procedure

• Clean the area by soaking in a basin filled with soap and water
• Add potassium permanganate to the basin and soak for 10-15 minutes
• Dry the feet and hands
• Generously apply Vaseline to the area
• Remove gloves and wash hands

Continuous use of the media manages to heighten awareness regarding the plight of the millions of poverty-stricken people infested with jiggers. The stigma previously associated with jigger infestation is greatly reduced and uninfected members of society have begun to understand that jigger infestation is a result of extreme poverty and not due to issues such as witchcraft and curses. Jigger victims who were previously turned away from public hospitals and health facilities are now able to receive treatment.

We came across poverty of the highest order which is deplorable in this century. The family was infested with jiggers. We thank God for the FTM Partners, Benji, Janet, and our Clinical Officer Freida plus our support team who helped us to clean them. We also managed to bless them with foodstuffs, blankets, mattresses and clothing “for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:42-43‬ ‭NKJV

We are transforming families from people infested with jiggers to jewels for the Lord. We thank God for the support of our partners.“And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The following strategies have been identified for the elimination of fleas and reduction of jigger infestations;

• Cleanliness
• Smearing the floor and walls of Manyattas with cow dung. This has been demonstrated to repel fleas from the Manyattas
• Separation of human-inhabited areas from those of animals which host fleas, such as dogs, chicken, etc
• Use of shoes when and wherever possible.