cholera outbreaks Stories

Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll
Addis Standard  |  Apr 01, 2025

The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people...

Three people die following cholera outbreak in Kisumu
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

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

Nearly 700 dead as South Sudan battles worst cholera outbreak since independence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...

Over 200 fall ill in Kisii as health authorities investigate mystery outbreak
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The mysterious illness has left residents experiencing severe diarrhea with bloody stools, fever, and intense headaches, with symptoms persisting for...

Proposed law seeks to strengthen coordinated emergency response to fire outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.

Cholera epidemic claims 3,747 lives in Africa in 2024, with Sudan leading fatalities - Africa CDC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya, although less severely affected, has reported 300 cases and three deaths.

Communications agency orders suspension of Telegram during KCSE exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

Scammers are reportedly targeting vulnerable clients by offering to supply them with the ongoing KCSE exam questions before the official exam time.

Africa CDC warns Mpox outbreak worsening, calls for urgent intervention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 20, 2024

From April to August, the virus spread to 12 additional countries, with over 1,000 deaths recorded during this period.

How delayed polio detection in children causes serious health impacts
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 03, 2024

Severe cases of polio can be fatal, particularly among individuals who develop respiratory complications.

I chose freedom over justice, Julian Assange says in first comments after detention
Reuters  |  Oct 01, 2024

A report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe concluded Assange was a political prisoner and called for Britain to hold an inquiry i...

Kenya's Mpox vaccine rollout to prioritise over 10,000 truck drivers 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

Four of the five Kenyans confirmed to have contracted Mpox so far are truck drivers, with the fifth being a trucker’s spouse.

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, enhancing global response to outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals over 18 years.

WHO urges focus on surveillance amid Mpox vaccine shortages in Africa
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 28, 2024

Kenya has reported its second case of mpox as the Ministry of Health intensified surveillance and border controls to contain the disease.

Mandera county begins rehabilitation of Banisa Dam, expansion of water systems
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 19, 2024

County Water Executive Mohamud Eda said the work will not only improve water access but also help reduce disease outbreaks in the area.

First robot restaurant opens at Eastleigh's BBS Mall
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 01, 2024

The introduction of a robot restaurant in Eastleigh marks a new chapter in the area's culinary and technological landscape.

Somalia ramps up fight against polio to eliminate repeat outbreaks
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 06, 2024

This persistent health crisis has had a devastating impact on the nation, with UNICEF reporting that it has left 38 children paralysed.

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange freed after pleading guilty to espionage charge
Reuters  |  Jun 25, 2024

Assange left Belmarsh prison in the UK on Monday before being bailed by the UK High Court and boarding a flight that afternoon.

WHO, Japan partner to support over 900,000 people affected by floods in Somalia
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, aims to mitigate the health effects of recurrent climate shocks, food insecurity,...

Taita Taveta County dispels fears over possible animal disease outbreak
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

The clarification was prompted by a letter from the County Commissioner's office indicating a possible outbreak.

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