Kenya's government has admitted there are more than two million jiggers sufferers in the country, while a further ten million face the risk of infestation. A new campaign to eradicate the parasite has ...

The tiny sand flea, the jigger flea, is the cause of a widespread health problem in Africa. Jiggers burrow into people’s feet, making it painful to walk. Untreated, jiggers can lead to deformed limbs.