(Photo: File/Standard)Kisumu: Five expectant mothers have died of malaria in three health facilities within one month. According to Kisumu County malaria control Unit co-ordinator, Ms Lilyanna Dayo, the victims sought treatment when the malaria infection was at an advanced stage. She said the deaths were reported at Kombewa, Muhoroni and the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in the month of October. "When an expectant mother dies, we lose two lives, hence we are very concerned with the deaths, especially when it is something which can be avoided," she added. "We have now instructed our community health workers to monitor the use of nets and anti-malarial drugs in their respective areas of coverage.

Source: Standard Digital October 31, 2016 06:23 UTC