The Kenyan Ministry of Health has issued a warning about potential outbreaks of water-borne diseases like cholera and malaria due to the ongoing heavy rains. The March-April-May (MAM) long rains are creating conditions that favor communicable diseases and other health hazards across the country.

• Ministry of Health warns of increased risk of cholera, typhoid, diarrhoeal infections, and malaria.
• Public Health PS Mary Muthoni stressed that flooding contaminates water sources and creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
• The public is urged to take precautions such as boiling water, maintaining hygiene, and avoiding flooded areas.