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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 9, 2026
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Health Ministry rolls out El Niño plan in 18 high-risk counties
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the ministry was seeking support from development and health partners to strengthen the government’s response...
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has launched an El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties, anticipating heavy rains and potential health crises between October and December.
- The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for essential services and resources.
- Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stated Kenya has learned from past El Niño events and is better prepared.
- The plan includes distributing 10 million treated mosquito nets and preparing for disease outbreaks like cholera and malaria.
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