PS Muthoni urges hygiene, food safety during Easter festivities
The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory to Kenyans, warning that increased travel, mass gatherings and social activity could expose the public to preventable injuries and disease outbreaks...
✨ Key Highlights
The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory for the Easter festivities, urging Kenyans to observe hygiene and safety precautions to prevent disease outbreaks and injuries.
- Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stressed the importance of proper hygiene, safe food and water consumption, and responsible travel.
- The advisory warns that increased travel and gatherings during festive periods can facilitate the spread of foodborne and communicable diseases.
- Key recommendations include hand washing, consuming well-cooked food from hygienic sources, drinking treated or boiled water, and observing traffic rules.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from KBC Top Stories
Part of the Day's Coverage
SHA fraud: Duale says over 1,000 facilities closed, hundreds under investigation - April 2026
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a major crackdown on fraud within the Social Health Authority, revealing that over 1,000 facilities have been closed and hundreds more are under investigation for attempting to defraud public funds. Duale identified five counties—Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii—as hotspots for fraud within SHA, particularly involving private healthcare facilities. The Ministry of Health has also issued a public health advisory for Easter festivities, urging Kenyans to observe hygiene and safety precautions to prevent disease outbreaks and injuries.
