Turkana Flags off New Antimalarial Plan
▪︎It will be administered to children below five-years for five cycles after every 28 days
The county government of Turkana has invented new vaccination program to control rampant spread of malaria.
The vaccination dubbed Seasonal Maria Chemo-prevention (SMC) is a combination of malaria drugs: SP+AQ to be administered to children under five in five cycles after every 28 days.
This initiative, according to the county health department, will go a long way to provide long-lasting protection against the deadly disease.
The County Chief Officer for Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, expressed his pleasure in Turkana County, being the first county in Kenya to implement SMC strategy.
"Health is a shared function and working together will enhance success of the malaria prevention plan,” Dr. Lokoel said.
Deputy County Secretary Albert Gamoe called upon the health team to advocate for SMC to ensure it bears fruits.
Meanwhile, the Director for Medical Services James Kidalio appealed to all stakeholders to support the noble initiative.
Kadialo said the new approach can effectively address the malaria menace in Turkana and its environs.
The introduction will inform national policy to potentially roll out the program nationwide.
This indicates potential impact and importance of the initiative in the larger context of malaria prevention in Kenya.
▪︎Credit/ County Government of Turkana
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