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UNBELIEVABLE: Malaria deaths highlight urgent need for innovative solutions | History Defined

Friends and family prepare to lower the casket of Rose Bella Awuor, 31 years, after a funeral service at her home in Awendo, Migori County, Kenya Thursday, April. 11, 2024. Awuor fell ill in December

In a tragic turn of events, the Awuor family in Migori, Kenya, has recently experienced the loss of five family members to malaria. The most recent victim, Rosebella Awuor, succumbed to the disease after losing her pregnancy, leaving behind her 11-year-old son as the sole survivor in the family.

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Kenya, with an estimated 5 million cases and over 12,000 deaths reported in 2022. The disease disproportionately affects children under 5 and pregnant women, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention and treatment measures.

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