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Health stakeholders in Turkana county have called on the national government to urgently intervene in the fight against Kala-azar disease which has become prevalent in the region.Led by Director of health services at Lodwar Referral Hospital, Dr. Joseph Epem, the stakeholders said the high cost of treating the disease has left out many locals and therefore undermined effective control. Additionally, the residents have been encouraged to visit healthcare facilities for diagnosis in an effort to curb the spread of the infection
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National govt urged to intervene in the fight against Kala-azar disease
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