Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Kenya’s Ministry of Health has said that 13 people have died due to cholera outbreak following heavy rains pounding several parts of the nation.
“It is very unfortunate that we have lost 13 Kenyans to the disease, 12 of them in Marsabit and one in Turkana.
“Regrettably, most of the cases, 40 per cent and sadly, 70 per cent of the deaths too, have been among children aged 10 years and below.
He also said that the 48 cases in Garissa, four in Wajir and eight in Muranga have been controlled, following quick intervention by health personnel.
“We believe that this is feasible, given the fact that the outbreak is currently localised to only two areas – Marsabit and Turkana,” he added.
It can cause severe diarrhoea that, in extreme cases, can lead to fatal dehydration and kidney failure within hours, NAN reports.
