Kenya distributes 15.3 mln malaria insecticidal nets targeting 27 mln people


NAIROBI, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan Ministry of Health is distributing 15.3 million long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 22 counties, targeting 27 million people at risk of malaria, a government official said on Monday.

Mary Muthoni Muriuki, principal secretary in the Ministry of Health, said that through the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), Kenya is making significant strides in the fight against malaria with a comprehensive approach to prevention and management across the country.

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