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Reports suggesting a cholera outbreak at the Nanyuki camp in Laikipia County have been refuted by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
In a statement issued to the media on Friday, BATUK clarified that there have been no indications of any disease outbreak within the training camp.
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According to the statement, the Laikipia Health Service, in coordination with the Medical and Surveillance Teams at the camp, has confirmed the absence of cholera or any other public health concern. Additionally, the statement emphasized that cholera is not transmitted from monkeys to humans.
“While dismissing the claims circulating on social media, we encourage everyone to maintain healthy habits to prevent and protect against diseases and infections,” the statement affirmed.
Cholera, classified as an extremely virulent disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), spreads through the consumption of contaminated food or water. Its symptoms include severe acute watery diarrhea, and if left untreated, severe cases can be fatal within hours.
“Most individuals who contract cholera exhibit mild or moderate symptoms. Onset of symptoms typically ranges from 12 hours to 5 days after exposure. However, a minority may experience acute watery diarrhea accompanied by severe dehydration, which can be life-threatening if not promptly treated,” states the WHO website.
