Cholera outbreak in Kenya, Narok

At least four people have died and 34 have been hospitalized following a cholera outbreak in Narok. Cholera is a disease in Kenya caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and high fever. The disease is mainly transmitted through drinking contaminated water or consuming food contaminated with this bacteria. Lack of clean water, poor sanitation, and the dry season increase the risk of disease outbreaks. In Kenya, cholera outbreaks have occurred primarily in counties such as Kiambu, Nairobi, Kajiado, and most recently Narok. Local authorities are on high alert as the disease has reportedly spread to Kilgoris Central, Shankoe, and Lolgorian in Trans Mara West. The county government has banned food sales and ordered the closure of hotels and entertainment venues in high-risk areas. The outbreak was officially confirmed on October 3 after stool samples sent to the Walter Reed Laboratory in Kericho tested positive. By October 4, the number of reported cases stood at 31. Six cases were confirmed by PCR, three by rapid tests, and the rest were identified through contact tracing. The rapid increase in infections has alarmed health authorities. Three of the four confirmed deaths occurred on September 30, and the fourth, a child, died on October 2. @https://www-standardmedia-co-ke.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/amp/health-science/article/2001531165/four-dead-34-hospitalised-as-cholera-spreads-in-narok-county?amp_js_v=0.1&_gsa=1#webview=1