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Kenya Records Outbreak of Cholera in Six Counties

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Kenya has reported an outbreak of cholera in six out of 47 counties.

The health ministry revealed that thirteen people were admitted to hospitals and eight others had already been discharged while 40 were being treated as outpatients.

The ministry stated that drought in many parts of the country may worsen the outbreak, and has put all counties on high alert.

It added that it has sent out experts to the affected counties to respond to the outbreak.

Most of the cases are in the capital, Nairobi, and neighboring Kiambu County with 48 cases.

Written by: Helen Obih

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