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Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu

Herds of cattle jostle for water as early as 10am as men and women wash clothes and collect water in plastic containers. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

The health department has warned of a looming cholera outbreak in Kisumu as residents and livestock jostle for water.

A prolonged dry spell in the area has reduced many streams into stagnant pools.

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