Kenya has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), a disease that had been a significant public health threat for over a century.

• The country has sustained zero indigenous cases since 2009.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accepted recognition on behalf of the Kenyan government at the 79th World Health Assembly.
• The achievement is the result of decades of commitment, resilience, and collaboration across multiple sectors, including affected communities, health workers, and researchers.