In Kenya, 216 people have died from an outbreak of cholera since December last year.
Cholera - Causes - Pathogenicity - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention - FAQs
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
‘Cholera is an infectious disease due to intake of contaminated food or water and causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated.’
He said that multiple peaks have been observed as the outbreak spreads to new countries since it was first reported in Nairobi, showing propagated transmission. He said a total of 259 new cases were reported in the last one week in various health facilities in parts of the country.
However, the official said that 16 counties so far have managed to successfully contain the outbreak of the disease. "Even though the disease continues being reported in some parts of the country, no death has been reported in the past one week," he said.
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The official said that the ministry has launched surveillance in the community to ensure new cases are timely detected and household water treatment supply and dosing of wells with chlorine is being undertaken.
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