Kenya: Children at Risk Amid TB Vaccine Shortage

The government has confirmed that there is a severe shortage of the vaccine that protects children against tuberculosis.

According to the World Health Organisation,the vaccine (known as BCG) has a documented protective effect against meningitis and disseminated TB in children.

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