The Deadly Duo: How Plastic Pollution Fuels Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Kenya Kenya, a land of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities, faces a growing threat: the lethal combination of plastic pollution and mosquito-borne illnesses. Research conducted by HERI Kenya, spearheaded by Dr. Desiree LaBeaud and her team, has exposed a concerning link between discarded plastic containersThe Deadly Duo: How Plastic Pollution Fuels Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Kenya