The Ministry of Health will launch the first-ever Oral Cholera vaccination campaign today Saturday, targeting the most affected sub-counties in four counties.
The launch, which is expected to be presided over by Health CS Susan Wafula, will take place in Madogo, Tana River County, as part of the ministry’s efforts to contain the disease’s spread in the country.
“Following confirmation of a cholera outbreak in the country, the ministry has initiated various containment measures in collaboration with line ministries, affected counties, and other health stakeholders,” the ministry said in a statement.
“They include, among other things, the provision of cholera supplies to aid in patient management, the provision of Water and Sanitation (WASH) supplies, and household water treatment,” the statement continues.
This comes as the country continues to battle a cholera outbreak that has killed at least 72 people and resulted in 4,173 cases reported across 14 counties.
According to health DG Patrick Amoth, five counties have managed to control the outbreak while nine still have active cases.
“The cases are coming down and I am confident that with efforts from partners, we will soon put the situation under control,” he said.
The 14 counties include Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kajiado, Murang’a, Machakos, Garissa, Meru, Nyeri, Wajir, Tana River, Kitui, and Homa Bay.
Kajiado, Murang’a, Nyeri, and Uasin Gishu have controlled the outbreak.
