<p>A total of 270 cases out of 552 learners (attack rate, 49%, median age = 8 years) were identified at the school. Out of urine 26 samples collected, 19(73.1%) tested positive for the Schistosoma ova. Further assessments found that river activities increased during fishing season, June to October, and children spend more time swimming and playing along the river banks. No pathogens were isolated from sampled river water.</p>