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Families count losses as epidemic ravages households

Cyrende Miriti (left), Karionto Miriti (right) Daughter and wife to John Miriti one of the victims who succumbed to the killer disease, at their home in Athwana village in Tigania West, Meru County. [Photo by Peter Muthomi/Standard]

On January 2, John Imunya, 57, woke up in an upbeat mood at his home in Athwana village, Tigania West, Meru County. However, he got an unexplained stomachache later in the day.

As the day progressed, the stomachache worsened and he requested for some water. He started vomiting uncontrollably.

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