diarrhoea Stories

Poor handling of food in roadside eateries raises concerns about foodborne illnesses
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Food poisoning is becoming an increasing concern in Kenya, largely due to poor food handling in roadside eateries and contaminated water.

Wajir County receives drugs donation to combat child illness
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 02, 2024

Dr Mohamed stated that healthcare workers across the sub-counties will receive training to strengthen their capacity to tackle health challenges.

Kenya on track to reduce hygiene-related child mortality, but gaps exist
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 03, 2024

It attributes the decline to the various initiatives at the national and sub-national levels, such as the Beyond Zero Campaign and Malezi Bora.

Nairobi slum dwellers' daily struggles against diseases, poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 04, 2024

The constant cycle of illness and expense weighs heavily on the locals, underscoring the harsh realities of life in the slums where basic healthcare i...

WHO official: More than 300 cholera deaths reported in Sudan
Reuters  |  Aug 16, 2024

WHO official Margaret Harris said in a media call that 11,327 cholera cases with 316 deaths had been reported.

City Hall launches crackdown on CBD kiosks for hygiene violation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

Nairobi County officials stated that the discoloured, unidentifiable hue was indicative of prolonged neglect and unsanitary conditions.

Neglecting hand washing endangers lives and increases diarrhoea risk
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 07, 2024

A spot check by The Easleigh Voice revealed several concerning street food hygiene practices, particularly in casual eateries.

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods
Amina Boru  |  May 11, 2024

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

Mombasa residents demand gov't fixes sewers as rain pounds
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 19, 2024

The heavy rainfall witnessed countrywide for the past three days has worsened the situation as the sewer is mixing with the rainwater.

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