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Malaria still biggest killer in Africa, say experts

Selfa Chisia (right) gets tested during the World Malaria Day marked at Nangina Girls grounds in Busia yesterday. [PHOTO/CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD]

Busia, Kenya - Kenya is among countries in Africa struggling to defeat malaria. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), the disease has killed more children and expectant mothers.

 

In Kenya, Western, Nyanza and Coastal regions lead with the high malaria prevalence compared to other regions.

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