Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar (on microphone) was with Homa Bay County CECM for Trade Joash Aloo and other officials during an anti-bilharzia sensitization forum at River Rang’wena in Homa Bay Sub-county. [James Omoro, Standard]
The Government of Israel in collaboration with the Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Bay County Government has begun a project for cushioning residents from bilharzia.
Bilharzia is a disease caused by snails and its signs vary from an early itchy rash, fever and aches.