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How collagen from tilapia skin could help treat burns

Tilapia. [iStockphoto]

Sarah Auma was distraught when her three-year-old toddler's legs and hands were scalded by hot water two months ago. The scalding was so bad,the skin peeled off.

After getting treatment in a hospital, her baby's limbs were left with scars. A neighbour advised her to visit a leather chemist's workshop in Kajulu, Kisumu County.

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