HEALTH CEC URGES PARENTS TO VACCINATE THEIR CHILDREN
The CEC Member for Health and Sanitation Ruth Koech has pleaded with parents to ensure their children were vaccinated regularly.
“Vaccine refusal endangers everyone, not just the unvaccinated children. Thus, you must prioritise the health and wellbeing of your kids by taking them to the nearest clinic or healthcare provider to ensure that are up-to-date with vaccination,” she said. 
She was speaking during an unscheduled visit to Biribiriet, Lelmokwo, Sigot, SDA Kaikat, Cheptil, Kabiemit dispesaries and Chepterwai Nyayo Hospital.
Children below the age of five years are particularly vulnerable to diseases as their immunity is not yet fully developed to fight infections.
The CEC Member also called on parents to accompany their sick children to hospital who are seeking medication. “Parents should take responsibility and accompany their young children while seeking medication. They should be there to give consent and know what’s ailing their children,” she noted.