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CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

Health Cabinet Ministry Debora Barasa during the launch of drug administration campaign at Malava Municipality grounds in Kakamega county on December 13, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa,Standard]

At least 25 million Kenyans are at risk of infection from neglected tropical diseases, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has said.

On Friday, the Ministry of Health, county governments, and their partners launched a drug administration campaign in Kakamega to combat tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms.

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