SC Johnson starts production of mosquito repellents in Nairobi

Spatial repellents work by releasing chemicals into the air to prevent mosquitoes from biting humans within a given space –thus helping to prevent disease transmission.

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American consumer goods manufacturer SC Johnson has opened a new mosquito repellent manufacturing line in Nairobi, eyeing demand boost from a potential recommendation of the products by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Africa suffers 94 percent of malaria cases and 95 percent of malaria deaths, with children under five being the most vulnerable to mosquito bites.

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