Kemri say artificial pesticides harmful

A baby sleeps under a mosquito net. FILE PHOTO

Synthetic insecticides that are currently being used in East Africa for treating bed nets are not safe, researchers have said.

Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) is carrying out a study that involves use of natural extracts the pyrethrum through nanotechnology to come up with safe insecticides for treating nets.

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