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State should scale up medical response to drought-hit areas

By Editorial | 3yrs ago

Qura Laana, a herdswoman walking her camels through Chalbi desert in North Horr, Marsabit county on January 20, 2021. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Living conditions and health of residents in drought-hit areas continue to deteriorate by the day and require urgent attention.

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