MoH raises alert on potential health risks amid ongoing heavy rains

PS Muthoni said that the torrential rains and flooding can lead to contamination of water sources, increased breeding of disease vectors such as mosquitoes and disruptions to sanitation systems. .....

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The Ministry of Health has issued an alert regarding potential health risks associated with the ongoing heavy rains and floods across Kenya, as a multi-agency emergency response team is activated.

The death toll has risen to 25, with floods affecting several counties including Nairobi and Kitui.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni is urging the public to take precautions against water-borne and vector-borne diseases.
The Kenya Red Cross Society has acknowledged being caught unprepared by the severity of the flooding, impacting rescue efforts.