Tag: Disability Prevention
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Kenya’s Milestone: Targeting Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination by 2027
Overview: A Nation’s Commitment to Ending Lymphatic Filariasis Kenya is accelerating its fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, with a bold goal to eliminate LF as a public health problem by 2027. This initiative builds on years of mass drug administration (MDA) and community health campaigns that have dramatically slowed transmission, reduced…
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Kenya’s Silent Struggle with Leprosy: Ongoing Cases Despite Elimination Claims
Introduction: Reassessing Leprosy in Kenya Leprosy, a CURABLE disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, has long been a barometer for how effectively health systems address neglected tropical diseases. Globally, more than 120 countries are affected, with about 200,000 new cases reported each year according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, a country…
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Kenya’s Silent Struggle: Leprosy Remains a Challenge Decades After ‘Elimination’
Introduction: A Lingering Challenge in Kenya Leprosy, a historically feared disease, is curable with early diagnosis and proper treatment. Yet in Kenya, the battle continues as new cases emerge and communities confront stigma, delayed care, and uneven access to services. While the country was once hailed for advancing toward leprosy elimination, experts warn that declared…
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Kenya’s Silent Struggle: Leprosy Resurges Despite ‘Elimination’
Overview: Leprosy’s lingering presence in Kenya Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, remains a stubborn public health challenge in Kenya, even as the country celebrated periods of decline. Globally, the World Health Organization reports that more than 120 countries are affected by leprosy, with roughly 200,000 new cases each year. In Kenya, the disease has not vanished…