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New TB infections likely to increase, as Kenya runs out of supply of drugs

TB is among Kenya's top three killer diseases, alongside malaria and HIV/AIDS. [iStockphoto]

Kenya is likely to lose gains made in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), a leading infectious disease, following an acute shortage of drugs.

According to sources, the nationwide shortage has been experienced in the past six months.

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