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Ministry launches Sh2b Kala-azar eradication in counties

Kenya is one of the few countries hosting more than 95 per cent of Kala-azar cases worldwide. Five million Kenyans, mainly children aged five to 14 years are at risk of the disease, mostly in nine ASAL Counties. [Philip Muasya, Standard]

The ministry of health together with other stakeholders has launched a strategy that is aimed at preventing, controlling and eliminating leishmaniasis disease by 2030.

According to experts, Kenya is one of the few countries hosting more than 95 per cent of Kala-azar cases worldwide. Five million Kenyans, mainly children aged five to 14 years are at risk of the disease, mostly in nine ASAL Counties.

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