1. Lodge KodaiKanaL HeaLtHy Feet Programme
The on going charity programme of Lodge
Kodaikanal No.235
A presentation by W.Bro.R.Vijayasekar
2. Object of the programme.
ā¢To educate children about the hookworm parasite.
ā¢To distribute free footwear to needy children.
ā¢To eradicate this pernicious parasite from affecting children.
3. ā¢Hookworm is a parasite found in animals and humans.
ā¢It is endemic in many rural areas.
ā¢In some places the percentage of infestation is 100% in
children.
ā¢Children affected by this parasite are anemic.
ā¢In severe cases of infestation, it is estimated that the
pests consume almost half the childās nutrition intake.