awareness-raising need immediate attention. 7. Malaria and. vector-borne. diseasess. Department of Health keeps records of incidences of malaria and vector-borne. diseases, however, monitoring of these diseases from the coast to the highlands. is an issue that needs consideration. 8. Water and. sanitation. Lack of tools/technology in the country to enable advancements in. exploring desalination options. Lack of uptake and application of new technology for water resources in. the country.