WHO Warns of Potential Outbreaks of Three Diseases in Kenya
The agency has assured that it will work collaboratively with the County and National governments to develop necessary strategies to avert the outbreaks..
✨ Key Highlights
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about potential outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoeal diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing severe drought. Nine counties are particularly at risk as water scarcity forces reliance on unsafe sources.
- Livinus Martins, Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response at WHO Kenya, highlighted the increased risk of waterborne diseases and malnutrition due to drought conditions.
- Nine counties, including Wajir, Garissa, and Kilifi, are severely affected, impacting access to clean water for 2.5 million citizens at risk of severe hunger and water scarcity.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts hotter and drier conditions until February, with a warning that compacted soils could lead to flash floods and additional health risks when rains eventually arrive.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
UHC Workers Threaten Strike as WHO Warns of Disease Outbreaks - January 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about potential outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoeal diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing severe drought. The WHO identified nine counties as particularly at risk because water scarcity is forcing residents to use unsafe sources. Amidst these health concerns, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers are threatening a new strike and have announced planned demonstrations in Nairobi for Tuesday, January 27. The workers are demanding permanent employment and the payment of gratuities from the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni stated the government is utilizing digital systems for real-time monitoring of healthcare delivery, enabled by the Digital Health Act of 2023.
