The Kiambu County Government, through its Department of Health Services, has rolled out a countywide campaign to enhance child health through Vitamin A supplementation and deworming treatment.
Running throughout June, the initiative aims to reach over 12,000 children under the age of five across all 12 sub-counties.
Specifically, 12,359 children aged between 6 and 59 months are targeted for Vitamin A supplementation to boost immunity, support growth, and promote healthy vision.
Simultaneously, children aged one year and above will receive deworming tablets to protect them from parasitic infections, a common cause of malnutrition in young children. "We are committed to improving the health and immunity of our children across all sub-counties," said Faith Munoru, a sub-county nutritionist in Kiambu. "Preventing Vitamin A deficiency is critical, as it can lead to serious health problems like impaired vision and increased vulnerability to infections.
