Kenya has significantly escalated its efforts to eradicate four Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2030, aligning with WHO's objectives. This initiative focuses on eliminating lymphatic filariasis, bilharzia, onchocerciasis, and trachoma, building on the successful eradication of Guinea worm disease and Human African Trypanosomiasis.

• Prevalence of intestinal worms plummeted from 15 percent to 3 percent in four counties due to mass drug administration by community health promoters.
• Amref Health Africa County Director, Meshack Ndirangu, highlighted that Kenya can eliminate these diseases even before 2030 with collaborative efforts.
• The strategy involves community health promoters, precision mapping, AI-enhanced data analysis, and crucial cross-border collaborations, especially with Tanzania.