In Kenya’s fight against malaria campaign targeting close to 23 Million people in over 22 counties, the Ministry of Health aims to fight Malaria at all costs.
Starting on Wednesday, the campaign kick-off will be presided over by Health Minister Susan Nakhumincha. The event is set to be launched at the Ndiru stadium in Homabay County.
Counties set to highly benefit from the programme include: Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Lamu, Kilifi, Tana River, Kwale, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta Vihiga, Homa Bay, Bungoma, Kakamega West Pokot, Turkana, TransNzoia, Narok, Baringo and Kirinyaga.
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni said that the campaign aims to sensitise collective responsibility in the fight against Malaria.
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“Through active community engagement, the campaign seeks to empower individuals to take control of their health, fostering a sense of resilience and collective responsibility in the fight against malaria.”
The Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLINs) will act as a barrier preventing the mosquito from landing on humans while at the same time exposing the mosquito to a “lethal dose of insecticide” when it lands on the net.
The campaign will not be limited to mosquito net distribution. It will also include indoor residue spraying of mosquitos and pumping anti-malaria drugs to all public health institutions.
According to a survey conducted in 2019, malaria caused an estimated 4.4 Million cases that resulted to 12,000 deaths. Although the figures dropped from 8% in 2015 to 6% in 2020, malaria still remains a key factor in the health sector. Thus Kenya’s Fight Against Malaria still remains a priority.
Among the leaders expected to attend the launch include Homabay Governor, Gladys Wanga who will jointly kick off the exercise with the Health CS.
However, it’s unclear how the exercise will be conducted across the counties. Whether it will be door to door or people will pick nets from a specific center in the counties.