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Health Ministry launch drive to administer free drugs in five counties

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi attends to a child during the launch of mass drugs administration exercise at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos town on June 7, 2023. [John Muia, Standard]

Mass drug administration drive geared towards eliminating neglected tropical diseases has started.

Some 5.6 million residents in five counties will now benefit from free 2.3 million tablets.

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