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Anthropologist merges science and culture to combat East Coast Fever

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Job Kipyeng'eny pushing his cows ouside a cattle dip at Kimamoi in Eldama Ravine ,Baringo County. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard]

She combines her scientific expertise with cultural insights to tackle the pressing issue of East Coast Fever disease among the Maasai in Narok County. Utilizing culturally sensitive methods, she shares strategies for managing ECF with the communities.

Ann Wambui Muthiru grew up immersed in science, always knowing her path would eventually lead her to a laboratory-or somewhere closely connected.

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