Four people have died of cholera while at least 40 others have been treated in various health facilities following an outbreak of the disease in Migori County. Health officials are racing against time to contain the spread with officials mapping out slum areas in the region as the worst hit. The County’s Executive member for health Julius Nyere confirmed the deaths and described the developments as alarming. According to the CEC, they have identified Apida area in Suna East as well as mining areas as among the hotspots. “There was also one case in Kuria and all these depend on the hygienic condition in these areas,” Mr. Nyerere said. He stated that no cases had been reported in rural areas, with all the cases concentrated in urban centers.
The health department has moved to educate residents in the most affected areas on the symptoms of the disease and the importance of hygiene. He stated that no cases had been reported in rural areas, with all the cases concentrated in urban centers. The health department has moved to educate residents in the most affected areas on the symptoms of the disease and the importance of hygiene.
