Flood-Hit Kenya Reports Dozens Of Cholera Cases, Raising UN Concern

Concern was expressed by the United Nations on Wednesday following the reporting of dozens of cholera cases in Kenya, which has been affected by weeks of destructive rains and floods.

It was indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Tana River County in eastern Kenya, one of the areas hardest hit by widespread flooding.

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Flood-Hit Kenya Reports Dozens Of Cholera Cases

In an interview with Citizen TV, the UN's resident coordinator in Kenya, Stephen Jackson, stated, "I believe that between government and national and international partners, it will be possible to contain it." He highlighted the collaborative effort needed to address the outbreak, as reported by First Post.

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through contaminated food and water and typically causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. It can be especially dangerous for young children.

A statement issued by the UN's health agency on Tuesday emphasized the ongoing support for health emergency response and vigilance for disease outbreaks. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO representative in Kenya, stressed the importance of quick containment to prevent further spread, as per media reports.

The flooding in Kenya has resulted in the deaths of 238 people according to the latest government figures published by local media, while more than 200,000 have been made homeless.

Overall, the heavier-than-usual seasonal rains, compounded by the El Nino weather phenomenon, have led to the deaths of more than 400 people in East Africa, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate change and extreme we