Govt calls on Kenyans to take deworming seriously

Malnutrition caused by intestinal worms impedes optimal mental and physical development in children. PHOTO | BD GRAPHIC

The Ministry of Health is urging Kenyans to undergo regular deworming - at least once a year - so as to avoid complications brought about by intestinal worms.

The parasites deplete the body of vital nutrients or impede their absorption, leading to malnutrition that lowers an individual's immunity to infections.

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