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There is no cholera in this county, officials say

Kisumu county hospital.There is confusion at The hospital after Kenya power disconnected electricity at the facility. PIC BY COLLINS ODUOR

Fear of a possible cholera outbreak, following the death of one person and 14 others admitted at various hospitals with diarrhea, have been allayed

Health Chief Officer Dr Ojwang Lusi said tests from the water samples have shown there was no cholera and that the affected residents of Kirembe village may have drank contaminated water.

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