Stop the Zika virus from spreading wide

Kenyans first heard about the Zika virus in the pre-2016 Rio Olympics season. At the time, the news may not have caused much concern, except for the safety of Kenyan athletes who were to travel to Brazil.

Today, Zika is a reality in Kenya. Scientists from the Kenya Medical Research Institute and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology found in West Pokot and Turkana Counties through a scientific study. Clearly, the discovery of the deadly virus should alarm and galvanise the Ministry of Health into action to prevent further spread. So far, 33 cases have been detected in West Pokot County and one in Turkana County.