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Low use of treated nets to blame for malaria spread in Kenya

Mundoli Primary School pupils recite a poem about the Importance of mosquito nets during celebrations to mark World Malaria Day at Khwisero grounds in Kakamega County yesterday. [Photo: BENJAMIN SAKWA/STANDARD]

Nyanza region has a high malaria prevalence rate due to limited intervention measures, health officials have revealed.

They cited low use of treated nets, inadequate testing facilities and shortage of drugs.

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