[iStockphoto]The country is gearing up for a rollout of the landmark malaria vaccine by June to more counties prone to the disease. Kakamega is among the eight counties that have deployed the vaccine since 2019. The vaccine has increased access to malaria prevention, reaching more than two-thirds of children not protected by an insecticide-treated net. The Gavi Board in December 2021 approved an investment of $155.7 million (Sh18 billion) to support the malaria vaccine introduction, procurement and delivery for Gavi-eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In malaria the first symptoms usually appear within 15 days and, if malaria is treated promptly, most people make a full recovery.

Source: Standard Digital April 26, 2022 08:20 UTC