Wajir County has recorded steady progress in its fight against the Kala-azar outbreak, with more patients being discharged from local health facilities than those being admitted, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has said.
Speaking during a health intervention event held on Thursday in Wajir Town, Governor Abdullahi attributed the gains to strengthened collaboration between county and national health agencies, which has led to improved case management and rapid response. "Today, we are seeing signs of hope.
The number of patients being treated and discharged has surpassed new admissions, a strong indication that our efforts are bearing fruit," said Governor Abdullahi.
During the event, the county received a blood testing machine from the Kenya Blood and Transplant Services (KBTS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy for Kala-azar patients.
