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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
September 13, 2026
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Health ministry warns of waterborne disease surge as El Niño looms
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding an increased risk of cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and other waterborne diseases as Kenya prepares for the anticipated El Niño rains. The Ministry is calling upon of the public and county authorities to enhance measures agains..
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about an increased risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid due to the anticipated El Niño rains. The ministry urges enhanced public and county measures against water contamination and poor sanitation.
- The risk is heightened by potential contamination of water sources, sewage leaks, inadequate drainage, and poor sanitation, especially in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret.
- Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, is urging citizens to use approved water treatment products correctly and practice stringent hygiene.
- Health facilities are being directed to prepare for potential patient increases by checking stocks and assessing staffing, while Community Health Promoters are tasked with disseminating preventive messages.
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