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Ministry to distribute 15 million mosquito nets to curb malaria

Public health officials distribute nets to Homa Bay County residents at Lake Primary School in Homa Bay town on May 6, 2021. [James Omoro, Standard]

Health Principal Secretary Mary Kariuki has announced that the ministry plans to distribute 15 million mosquito nets across the country, targeting 22 counties with high malaria prevalence.

The PS who flagged off mass mosquito net distribution in Malambisia village, Elugulu ward, Butula sub-county said that the initiative was aimed at curbing malaria infection.

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