Written By Vanessa Kariuki ||
Following laboratory tests on eight suspected cases in the area, two cholera cases have been identified in Meru County.
This is in accordance with Dr Joseph Mukundi, the County’s acting chief officer for health, who, in addition to confirming the cases, asked the locals to practice good hygiene to stop the disease’s future spread.
Following the outbreak, food hawking in the county has been put on hold.
“It is further directed that no cooking of food in the streets or roadsides. Food hawking is not allowed under the public health act Cap 242 and the food, drugs and chemical substances Act cap 254 laws of Kenya. All food premises must comply with stipulated health regulations,” said Mukundi.
Additionally, residents who are vomiting and experiencing diarrhea are advised to seek medical attention at the closest hospital.
This comes after more than 60 cases including the most recent five cases were recorded in various counties throughout the nation.
“The general public is at this moment advised to take prevention and control measures that include proper use of clean toilets, hand-washing with soap and running water, proper cooking of foods, thorough cleaning of fruits and vegetables as well as consumption of safe water,” said the County Chief of Health.
The ministry was on high alert to stop the spread, according to Dr. Patrick Amoth, acting director general for health.
Amoth advised county health officials to make sure that all instances were reported so that necessary medical care could be provided.
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