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New species of mosquito discovered in Kenya, risks more infections and deaths

A new species of mosquito, which spreads malaria, has been discovered in the country. [File, Standard]

There is a risk Kenya losing gains made in the fight against malaria after a new species of mosquito, which spreads the disease was discovered in the country.

The species - Anopheles Stephensi was discovered by researchers at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health's Division of National Malaria Programme (DNMP).

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