Health summaries
Fake Drugs Holding Back Fight against Malaria in Nyanza
The Star, Pg. 26Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013
According to the 2010 Kenya Malaria Indicator Survey, there is high transmission of malaria all year round in the Lake Victoria region with prevalence standing at between 20 and 40 per cent. Self medication and the use of counterfeit drugs are some of the challenges hampering efforts to defeat th
Full StoryMalaria Deaths Down By 20pc, Says Ministry
The Standard, Pg. 41Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013
Medical authorities says that deaths caused by malaria in Tana River County have declined by about 20 per cent, but are however warning of an imminent increase in malaria infections as heavy downpour pound the area.
Full StoryChurch Affirms Stand against Condom Use
Daily Nation, Pg. 19Monday, 29 Apr 2013
Head of Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri reacting to an advertisement run by the Catholics for Choice movement reaffirms its stand against the use of condoms.
Full StoryNew Ways Sought to Fight Malaria
Daily Nation, Pg. 19Monday, 29 Apr 2013
The Kenya Medical Research Institute principal research officer based in Kisumu says intervention methods currently being used had reached their maximum effectiveness and new strategies are needed for further control.
Full StoryRuto Renews Pledge on Free Maternity Services
Daily Nation, Pg. 10Monday, 29 Apr 2013
Kenya Deputy President urges the public to adopt family planning to enable the government save money to be used in other developmental project, at the same time reiterating the government’s commitment to free maternity services in public hospitals.
Full StoryMalaria Prevalence Rate Drops To 38% in Kakamega
The Star, Pg. 11Saturday, 27 Apr 2013
Kakamega county director of medical services says the prevalence of malaria in the county has dropped to 38 per cent, attributing the drop to aggressive campaign on the use of treated mosquito nets.
Full StoryAnti-Mosquito Air System in the Market by October
The Star, Pg. 12Saturday, 27 Apr 2013
Korean electronics manufacturer LG is set to launch an innovative anti-mosquito air conditioning system rated to expel up to 82 per cent of mosquitoes.
Full StoryCoast Declares War against Malaria Virus
The People, Pg. 40Saturday, 27 Apr 2013
Coast provincial malaria control coordinator says partnership between the public and private health sectors has gone a long way in reducing infections in the region.
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