Kenya Has Made Commendable Strides in Ending TB, but the War Is Not Over Yet

Tuberculosis remains a global health concern, with 10.6 million people falling ill with the disease worldwide and 1.3 million dying from it by 2022, according to the World Health Organization. According to the 2022 Global TB Report, after a sharp decline in the number of reported cases in 2020, the world is once again experiencing an overall increase in new TB case notifications.

Children's immune systems are weaker than adults, making them more susceptible to tuberculosis. In Kenya, children account for 9% to 10% of all reported tuberculosis cases. Infants and young children are especially vulnerable to tuberculosis, which can lead to severe or even fatal cases. Notably, the legendary Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine has long been effective in lowering the TB burden among Kenyan children. Thankfully, the country has achieved impressive coverage of the BCG vaccine, with 93% of children receiving the vaccine within a few days of birth. The vaccine prepares the immune system to detect and combat tuberculosis infection. While it does not guarantee complete immunity, it does significantly reduce the risk of severe TB forms.

Despite being classified as a high-incidence country, Kenya is undeniably making significant progress in protecting its population from disease. According to World Bank data, the incidence of tuberculosis per 100,000 people has steadily declined, from 646 in 2006 to 237 in 2022.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.

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