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Health officials have issued a warning after cholera claimed the lives of three individuals in Kisumu County.
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Dr. Gregory Ganda, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Medical Services, Health, and Sanitation, confirmed that all three victims tested positive for cholera.
The first reported cases emerged on March 19, 2024, at Ahero County Hospital in Nyando Subcounty. Since then, 15 cases have been documented, with six confirmed through diagnostic tests at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).
The tests also revealed multiple pathogens contributing to the rising number of watery diarrhea cases in the region.
In a media statement, Dr. Ganda shared that 11 patients have recovered and been discharged. He emphasized that the county’s health department has increased efforts to prevent the disease from spreading further.
“We are deeply saddened by these losses. Our main focus is containing the outbreak and preventing more deaths,” Dr. Ganda stated.
He also mentioned that emergency response actions have been initiated, including the mobilization of Rapid Response Teams, enhanced surveillance, and the launch of hygiene awareness campaigns.
Additionally, an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been set up to manage the response, and healthcare workers are receiving specialized training in cholera treatment.
Dr. Ganda urged residents of Kisumu to take precautions, such as boiling or treating drinking water, maintaining proper hygiene, and seeking medical attention if they experience symptoms like diarrhea, dehydration, or vomiting.
He also encouraged the public to report suspected cases to nearby health facilities or call the toll-free number 0800 720 575 for the Emergency Operations Center.
“The County Government of Kisumu remains committed to protecting public health and will provide updates as new information becomes available,” Ganda assured.
