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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis silent threat to children

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The World Health Organization explains that RRP affects four out of every 100,000 children and 1-2 out of every 100,000 adults globally. [iStockphoto]

In the bustling corridors of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Dr Reul Maina Kageni, an expert in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, has been witnessing a concerning trend.

A rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is affecting an increasing number of patients, particularly children.

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