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Kenya Eradicates Sleeping Sickness, Joins 10 Nations Club
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Kenya has eradicated sleeping sickness, marking it as the 10th African nation to do so.
- The disease, caused by the Trypanosoma brucei parasite, was historically common in rural regions.
- WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus commended Kenya for advancements in treatment and community awareness.
- This achievement is anticipated to boost public health and economic development in Kenya.
