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April 26, 2026
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Kenya Intensifies Malaria Fight as New Strategy Targets Elimination by 2027

Kenya Intensifies Malaria Fight as New Strategy Targets Elimination by 2027

PS Muthoni said Kenya has recorded significant progress in malaria control, with prevalence dropping from 8 percent to 6 percent in recent years. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya has launched its Malaria Strategy 2023–2027, a new initiative aiming to eliminate malaria by 2027 and build on recent successes in reducing the disease's prevalence.

  • Malaria prevalence in Kenya has dropped from 8% to 6% due to sustained interventions.
  • The strategy involves Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, emphasizing strengthened prevention and early intervention.
  • Key pillars include health equity, innovation (like vaccine rollout), increased domestic financing, and digital integration, alongside expanded distribution of over 14.6 million insecticide-treated nets.

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