Three people died and over 100 others were hospitalised on Monday following a cholera outbreak in Homa Bay.Two died at Ndhiwa subcounty hospital and at Oridi dispensary while seeking treatment, said County health executive Lawrence Oteng’.
He said the third person died at Oridi village while being taken to a hospital. “It is true that that there is a cholera outbreak in the county and we have had 122 patients who have been admitted in various health facilities,” he said.
Oteng' said patients are being treated in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay town and Rangwe, and that steps have been taken to curb the spread of the disease.
“We have formed a cholera management committee to deal with surveillance and management. The team has visited residents at their homes," he said.
He added that kiosks and hotels are being inspected.Oteng' urged residents to observe personal hygiene and follow advice given by health officers.
An outbreak in Migori county left seven dead and about 80 admitted last week.
Hawking of food was banned in the county and public health staff ordered to inspect eating joints until the outbreak is contained.Health experts warned that the disease may continue to spread due to lack of clean water.
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