Nyeri issues cholera outbreak alert

The  County Government of Nyeri has issued a cholera outbreak alert following reported cases of the epidemic in Nairobi, Machakos, Garissa and Kajiado Counties. The County Executive Committee Member (CEC) in charge of Health, Dr. Rachel Kamau said due to the proximity and frequent interaction between Nyeri and the affected counties especially Nairobi where an […]

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Counties advised to improve response preparedness

County governments have been advised to improve their disaster management preparedness to enable them respond rapidly to disease outbreaks such as cholera. According to Davis & Shirtliff Group Chief Executive Officer, David Gatende, quick response will help to limit the disease consequences. “We need to improve disease surveillance to obtain better data for risk assessment […]

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Masii Central Secondary School put on notice for unsanitary conditions

The  Masii Central Secondary School in Mwala Machakos County has been put on notice following unhygienic standards as revealed during KCSE Examinations monitoring visits by government officials. Led by the Mwala Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Gitonga Mwiandi, the school risks epidemics, such as cholera and related diseases due to its pathetic state. The official’s […]

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