Disease Outbreak News

1997

22 September 1997

Description of the situation

22 September 1997

Disease Outbreak Reported

The health authorities have reported an outbreak of cholera in Migori District, Nyanza Province which started in mid-June. Up to 24 August 555 cases with 29 deaths had been notified. Effective control measures by the Ministry of Health, including health education and case management, are continuing. The area affected is in south western Kenya bordering on the United Republic of Tanzania.