×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Be cautious of a cholera outbreak, Ministry warns

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

A case of cholera was reported on April 26 in Tana River. [iStockphoto]

As different parts of the country continue to receive above-average rainfall, the Ministry of Health has now cautioned Kenyans of a possible cholera outbreak.

In a circular on Friday, May 3, the Ministry stated that it had already recorded a cholera case, and could easily amount to an outbreak due to the ongoing heavy rains.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By AFP 1 hr ago
Sports
Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival
By AFP 2 hrs ago
Sports
Motsepe to 'respect' CAS decision on AFCON final row
By AFP 3 hrs ago
Sports
IOC reinstating gender tests 'a disrespect for women', Semenya says
By AFP 23 hrs ago
Football
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title