Ministry of Health warns of cholera, diarrhoea òutbreak with ongoing rains
The Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to members of the public on how to effectively safeguard themselves against cholera and diarrheal diseases amid the ongoing rains wreaking havoc across the country. In a statement, the health ministry stated that the ongoing heavy rains have led to a confirmed case of cholera in Tana […]
British Army in Kenya confirms cholera outbreak common in monkeys
The British Army in Kenya has confirmed a severe outbreak of cholera in Kenya with several cases reported in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. In a statement through the Directorate of Public Communications, a unique strain of the disease, commonly found in China and linked to farmed monkeys has been reported. “The British Army in Kenya has […]
Migori: 8 admitted over suspected Cholera outbreak
Eight people have been admitted to local health facilities in Migori County over suspected cholera ailments. The eight tested positive for Cholera symptoms pointing to high suspicion of a Cholera outbreak in the area. On Tuesday, the county health authorities put the residents on high alert to improve their hygiene to avoid contracting the disease. […]
Eggs, smokies vendors banned in Eldama Ravine over suspected cholera case
Baringo County Government has banned food hawkers from Eldama Ravine town, including eggs and smokies vending, maize roasting, budding, Juice, coffee, porridge and tea vending. In a notice, Eldama Ravine town Public Health Officer D Kangogo said that the move followed a case of suspected cholera infection. “Following suspected case of cholera in our sub-county, […]
Homa Bay on high alert as 8 cases of cholera confirmed
The health department in Homa Bay county has issued a red alert after eight cases of cholera were confirmed at local hospitals. In a press statement on Monday, January 9, Health CEC Roselyn Omollo said the first cases were detected at Marindi Sub-county Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Omollo revealed that as of Monday five […]
Kajiado on high alert over cholera after 2 cases detected
The ministry of health in Kajiado county has issued a red alert over cholera after two cases were detected at Loitoktok Sub County hospital. Health county executive committee member Alex Kilowua has urged members of the public to observe high levels of hygiene and urgently seek medical help in case of reported stomach discomfort and […]
4 ways to prevent Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial disease that attacks the small intestines whenever someone swallows food or water containing the Vibrio Cholerae bacterium. According to a statistic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Cholera infects one million to four million people every year and claims up to 143,000 lives globally each year. If left untreated the disease […]