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Israel launches snail-killing drive to curb bilharzia in Homa Bay.

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.

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