×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Hepatitis B and C vaccination drive kicks off

The Government and development partners have embarked on a vaccination campaign against hepatitis B and C.

This came as details emerged that about 185 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C. The campaign, to be conducted in conjunction with the Kenya Aids Non-Governmental Organisations Consortium (Kanco) will last one month and will mainly target people who inject drugs.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902