Experts warn of Rift Valley Fever outbreak amid heavy rainfall

A veterinary officer during a past vaccination operation at a cattle dip in Kirinyaga. Rift Valley Fever virus can be transmitted to humans during slaughtering, disposal of carcasses or even assisting the animals with birth. [File, Standard]

The Government has issued an alert for a possible outbreak of the deadly Rift Valley Fever in the wake of prolonged rainfall.

A joint statement from the Ministries of Health and Agriculture identifies members of the public in 17 flood prone countries among them Mombasa, Baringo and Nairobi to be at higher risk.