Fears of spread as cholera cases in Gilgil hit 20

A public health officer (left) takes a member of the public through the process of treating water after fresh cases of cholera were reported in Naivasha town. (Photo: Antony Gitonga/Standard)

Health officers have confirmed 20 cholera cases in Kasarani trading centre of Gilgil sub-county.

143 other cases have been treated with cholera-like symptoms, as the officers moved in to contain the outbreak in the estate that is home to tens of flower farm workers.