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Residents of Katani wade through floodwaters after heavy downpour on May 1, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]
The Ministry of Health is stepping up preparations for a possible El Nino linked health crisis, with expected heavy rains threatening to increase demand for services and overwhelm facilities.
The rains could trigger disease outbreaks, displace communities, damage health infrastructure and cut off access to healthcare, particularly in flood-prone counties.
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