×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Alarm as public facilities grapple with shortage of crucial vaccines

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

A child reacts as health ministry officials administer Measles-Rubella vaccination on her at Daraja Mbili village in Kisii on June 26,2021. [File, Standard]

An acute shortage of essential vaccines has hit public hospitals nationwide, exposing infants, pregnant mothers, and other vulnerable individuals to health risks.

Some counties are surviving on their last batches of vaccines, while others have run out.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Boxing
Mixed results for top boxers as Police, KDF lead after first leg
By Joan Oyiela 15 hrs ago
Sports
Kipyegon storms to victory in DL opener
Sports
Kenya basks in 10,000m glory at African Senior Athletics event
Sports
Eldonets and Stanbic Aces win as UoN, Strathmore students falter