No More Schisto

The "No More Schisto" game, a creative and engaging board game designed to educate children about schistosomiasis. The game takes the player through the stages from schistosomiasis infection to treatment, via symptoms and diagnosis, and highlights the risky behaviours which perpetrate infection cycles. The game's primary objective is to increase awareness and knowledge while promoting behaviour change among school-aged children, who are most vulnerable to the disease.

The game's format, which can be printed on an A4-sized paper, ensures its practicality and suitability for field settings in schistosomiasis-endemic countries. His vision extends beyond the current version, as he aims to secure funding for larger prints to reach a wider audience.

The rules of the game are simple. Players roll a dice and move accordingly, following the instructions on each box they land on. The first player to reach box 29 is the winner. The game can be played by up to four children and can be completed within 15 minutes.

Through these interactions, children learn the life cycle of schistosomes, the journey from schistosomiasis infection to symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; understand risky behaviours and how to avoid them. By combining education with entertainment, his game effectively engages children and encourages their active participation in learning about schistosomiasis.

The game was created by Dr Egie E. Enabulele.