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The Health ministry now wants all healthcare workers vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Principal Secretary Fred Sigor said Monday during the World Hepatitis Day that the ministry had mounted a campaign to ensure all medical personnel get the crucial vaccine.
"The Health ministry has decided to be proactive in developing the national strategic plan in healthcare setting 2014-2018 to ensure reduction of the incidence of acquiring infections among patients, staff and those in healthcare environments," said Sigor.
Meanwhile, Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri)-led campaigns against hepatitis B have reached out to 2,198 persons who turned out for testing in Nairobi alone during a week's sensitisation programme.
Prof Maritim Songok, head of infectious and parasitic diseases programme at Kemri, said 43 people were found to be hepatitis B positive and have been referred for management. He said all who tested negative were vaccinated against the disease.
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