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Dr Mark Riongoita, doctor in charge of kala azar in Kacheliba Sub-county Hospital. Kala azar is a neglected disease in the community. (PHOTO: BRIGID CHEMWENO/ STANDARD)


More than two decades ago, I almost lost my life after suffering from meningitis. I was a young student having just sat for my KCPE and looking forward to join secondary school.

The pains started out like a headache but I soon became seriously ill and could not walk.

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