Over 400 residents of Kwale county have benefited from health talks and soap donations to boost hygiene during an activation drive to mark World Malaria Day.
The initiative by Pwani Oil Products Ltd in partnership with Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) targeted caregivers and patients at Lunga Lunga level 4 hospital including mothers in the maternity ward and outpatients.
Kwale County continues to report malaria prevalence rates of 20% to 30%, particularly in sub-counties like Lunga Lunga and Msambweni. The region’s humid climate, presence of stagnant water, and limited sanitation infrastructure contribute to persistent malaria transmission.
“This activation underscores our commitment to the health and well-being of communities in malaria-endemic regions,” said a spokesperson for Pwani Oil. “By supporting caregivers and patients with hygiene solutions and expert education, we aim to reinforce preventive healthcare at the grassroots level.”
During the activation drive KPNA brought on board frontline nurses and health educators who held hygiene education sessions, and live demonstrations on sanitation and malaria prevention techniques.
The drive sought to enhance hygiene practices and boost awareness on malaria prevention in Kwale, one of Kenya’s high malaria burden counties.
The health-centred initiative aligns with this year’s World Health Organization (WHO) theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” which calls for renewed local action to end malaria.
The drive placed particular emphasis on the maternity ward and outpatient areas of the hospital, where the risk of malaria is compounded by sanitation challenges and patient vulnerability.
The patients and caregivers at Lunga Lunga Level 4 hospital received gift hampers of Pwani Oil’s Detrex soap brand.
Detrex, an antibacterial soap developed to serve at-risk communities, comes in four variants—Aloe Vera, Cool Mint, Citronella Oil, and Pine Drops—designed to meet diverse user preferences while delivering strong germ protection.
This initiative at Lunga Lunga Level 4 is part of Pwani Oil’s broader social impact agenda under its People Pillar, which focuses on promoting community wellness, disease prevention, and sustainable partnerships aimed at improving everyday health outcomes.
