Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help
As the coffin bearing the body of Rosebella Awuor was lowered into the grave, heart-wrenching sobs from mourners filled the air. Her sister Winnie Akinyi, the guardian to Awuor’s orphaned son, fell to the ground, wailing. It was the latest of five deaths in this family attributed to malaria. The disease is common in Kenya, and it is preventable and curable, but poverty makes it deadly for those who can't afford treatment.
He said innovative treatment methods are needed in the wake of drug resistant cases reported in parts of Africa. “We need to start looking at investments in new generation medicines. That should then be able to counter any resistance in foreseeable future,” he said. Akhwale said other needs include more funding and logistical support. “In Kenya the shortfall in terms of the need is almost $52 million, so we need to close that gap,” he said, citing health ministry data.
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