Sunday 27 December 2015

Disease

Malaria in Kenya

Kerio Valley town, Marakwet East constituency has once more recorded a high number of malaria infections, with hospitals complaining about overcrowding due to the outbreak.

More than 100 people have undergone laboratory tests with results indicating that they had been infected with malaria.

There are not enough medical personnel and drugs to address the outbreak of the disease. The local hospital only has a total of 27 beds.(sic) Local officials have asked the Government to speedily assist with the outbreak.

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