Migori County has officially reported three cases of cholera in Kuria West sub-county. Among these cases, two individuals have successfully received treatment and were subsequently discharged upon recovery, while one person remains hospitalized for ongoing medical care.
Julius Nyerere, the County Executive in the Department of Health, expressed concerns that the cholera cases might have originated from neighboring Tanzania. Nyerere further highlighted the mobilization of the county’s disease surveillance team to prevent any potential spread within Migori.
“We are implementing measures to address the potential spread of the disease across the Kenya-Tanzania border,” stated Nyerere.
In an appeal to the public, the county health executive emphasized the critical importance of maintaining high levels of sanitation to prevent contracting cholera. He urged individuals to consume treated water and hot food as preventive measures.
As of February 2, 2024, the Ministry of Health reports a total of 12,497 cholera cases documented across 28 counties in Kenya. The initial case was reported in the Dadaab refugee camp in October 2022. While most counties have successfully controlled the outbreak, it remains active in Lamu, Tana River, Nairobi, and now Migori.
The cumulative death toll since the onset of the outbreak stands at 206, with a case fatality rate of 1.7%.
