The fight against neglected tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms in Kenya has received a major boost as World Health Organisation donated drugs worth Sh5 billion to address them. The ministry under the Division of Vector-Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases has already rolled out a strategy through which the donations will be challenged to fight and eradicate the diseases. “Through the BTS program, a lot of gains shall be made towards total eradication of the diseases,” he said. Ndirangu said the program targets increase treatment coverage, health behaviour change and the use of innovative approaches to contain the diseases. The End Fund Vice President Carol Karutu however called for advocacy and resources mobilization to give impetus to the fight against the diseases.

Source: The Star June 11, 2021 12:45 UTC