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The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

By The Standard December 10, 2025

Source: The Standard

The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

The Northern Transport Corridor has for years been viewed as a key transport artery for the East African region, facilitating the movement of people and goods, but rarely looked at through the eyes of public health officials.And when the corridor’s health issues are discussed, they have usually centred on HIV, with it being seen as facilitating transmission from one town to another and one country to the next.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

And when the corridor’s health issues are discussed, they have usually centred on HIV, with it being seen as facilitating transmission from one town to another and one country to the next.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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