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Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk

By Mercy Kahenda | 10mos ago

Stakeholders in a procession along Uhuru highway during the launch of 'Mulika TB-Maliza TB' awareness campaign during the commemoration of World TB Day at Uhuru Park on Friday, March 24, 2016.[JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD.]

An acute shortage of the essential tuberculosis (TB) vaccine has hit public hospitals across the country, posing a significant risk to newborn babies.

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