JUST IN: Govt Includes Gambling Rehab in Health Cover Amid Rising Online Betting Cases 

  The Ministry of Health has unveiled a nationwide strategy to address the sharp rise in gambling addiction, particularly among young Kenyans lured by online betting platforms like Aviator. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni raised the alarm on Monday, expressing deep concern over the increasing number of youth falling into gambling-related addiction. She described the issue as an emerging public health crisis that demands immediate and coordinated intervention. “In response to this emerging public health threat, the ministry has constituted a Rapid Response Team to provide a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to the crisis,” she said. As part of the ministry’s swift action, officials have launched a dedicated helpline for
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