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Brace yourselves for hot weather and health risks, experts caution

Football fan quenches thirst under scorching sun during half time in FKF Premier League match between Kariobangi Sharks and Nzoia Sugar at Utali Sports Club. Feb 8, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The dry season is here to stay - at least for the next one week - and conditions like high temperatures and low humidity are likely to persist. These conditions, health experts warn, are a good mix for effects such as dehydration, heat cramps and heat strokes.

In addition, malaria cases are likely to spike in disease-endemic zones as the hot weather encourages mosquitoes to thrive.

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