This archive report was first published on 14 September 2019.
On September 14, 2019, Kenya took a significant step in the fight against malaria by adopting a vaccine that could save thousands of lives.
Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki officially launched the vaccine in Homa Bay County, marking a major milestone in the country's public health efforts.
The vaccine will be rolled out in eight counties, including Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, and Kakamega, with the goal of vaccinating over 300,000 children in the next three years.
Speaking at the launch, CS Kariuki emphasized the importance of completing the four-dose vaccine regimen and using mosquito nets to achieve proper protection.
According to Reuters, malaria claimed the lives of 435,000 people, mainly children, worldwide in 2017, with 219 million cases reported.
Kenya joins Ghana and Malawi as the third African country to adopt this life-saving vaccine.
