Three people die following cholera outbreak in Kisumu

Authorities in Kisumu County have intensified efforts to prevent a cholera outbreak after three people died from suspected cases of acute diarrhea in Nyando Sub-County in Kisumu.

The deceased include a one-year-old child from Kakmie village and two siblings, a 25-year-old man and a 13-year-old girl, from Kobong’o village in Onjiko location.

Health officials believe contaminated water and poor sanitation are key contributors to the crisis.

In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO), has activated emergency measures to curb the potential outbreak.

On Wednesday morning, Nyando Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Elijah Maranga led a multi-sectoral team in a public sensitization forum, urging residents to improve sanitation and hygiene.

“The main cause of diarrhea in this region is consumption of contaminated water due to rampant open defecation. Let us build pit latrines in every home, church, and public space to avoid a public health crisis,” Maranga emphasized.

Nyando Sub-County Community Health Focal Person, Ruth Ojuka, expressed concern over the lack of proper sanitation facilities in the area. A recent assessment found that only 37 out of 106 households in Kogola village had access to safe and hygienic toilets.

Philip Adingo, a Public Health Officer at MOH, urged residents to seek immediate medical attention in case of diarrhea symptoms. He also advised locals to treat drinking water, maintain cleanliness, and follow Ministry of Health guidelines, including regular handwashing, to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.

As of now, health officials continue to monitor the situation closely as they work to contain the threat.

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