Imperialism and Disease
The discussion highlights the historical connection between imperialism and the spread of schistosomiasis among British troops in Egypt. As researchers like Lieper identified the snail as a key factor in the parasite's life cycle, strategies focused on controlling the snail population emerged, though these proved largely ineffective. Additionally, the reliance on toxic treatments, which often discouraged infrastructural improvements for clean water, underscores the complexities of addressing disease in a colonial context.In this clip
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Ep 47 Schistosomiasis: A Snail's Pace
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