The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health alert warning travellers of an increased risk of dengue fever in specific parts of Kenya, including the coastal region, Wajir, and Garissa counties.

• This advisory follows an updated Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which identified Kenya as reporting higher-than-usual dengue cases.
• Kenya is the only African nation listed, alongside several other countries with elevated dengue activity.
• Travellers are advised to practice standard precautions such as using EPA-registered insect repellents and wearing protective clothing.