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May 19, 2026
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Kenya reaffirms commitment to ending TB, calls for fair vaccine access

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to ending TB through strengthened prevention, early diagnosis, expanded treatment access, innovation, and accelerated access to safe and effective TB vaccines...
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Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating tuberculosis (TB) by enhancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and is advocating for fair access to future TB vaccines.
- Kenya has reduced TB incidence by 45 percent and TB-related deaths by 58 percent since 2015.
- Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni highlighted the need for equitable vaccine access for high-burden countries.
- Despite progress, nearly one in five TB cases remain undetected, underscoring the ongoing public health challenge.
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