Description

Yaws, a neglected tropical disease, is a significant public health concern in some regions, and SayPro is committed to its eradication. Yaws is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum pertenue and primarily affects children in poor, rural communities. SayPro’s mission is to raise awareness about yaws, support treatment programs, and promote preventive measures to eliminate this disease.
Yaws often presents as chronic skin ulcers and bone deformities, leading to disability and social stigmatization. SayPro advocates for mass treatment campaigns with antibiotics to cure active cases and prevent transmission. Timely treatment can prevent the progression of yaws and its complications.
Preventive measures include health education and improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities. SayPro supports efforts to provide communities with safe water sources and hygiene education, reducing the risk of yaws transmission.
Our vision is a world where yaws is a disease of the past, and affected communities are free from its burden. SayPro remains dedicated to working with governments, healthcare providers, and organizations to eliminate yaws as a public health problem.