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Atellah said the doctors' union now expects the government to fulfil its obligations and implement the agreements as a matter of urgency.

Health PS Mary Muthoni says that immediate symptoms of exposure include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.

In total, 27 counties are severely affected, with regions in Western Kenya and along the Coast experiencing worm infection rates of 40-50 per cent.

The protest drew significant public support, highlighting widespread frustration with the state where the country's healthcare system is concerned. 

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.