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At least 1.8 million people vaccinated against cholera in Kenya, Malawi hard hit

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A resident of Mathare slums in Nairobi is immunized against cholera on the first week of the drive that is geared towards curbing the spread of the disease. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Kenya has vaccinated more than 1.8 million people against cholera, as Malawi continues to grapple with the prolonged outbreak of the disease.

The Head of immunisation, at the Ministry of Health, Dr Lucy Mecca said by Friday last week, at least 1.8 people had been vaccinated.

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