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Cases of cholera, diarrhoea surge due to hygiene risk posed by El Nino

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Kenya Red Cross personnel assist a family affected by floods in Eldas Sub-county, Wajir County. [Victor Ogalle, Standard]

An outbreak of cholera has been reported in Lamu County, with a surge in diarrhoea disease attributed to a downpour reported in the country.

At least eight cholera patients have been admitted at Lamu Central Sub-County Hospital for treatment.

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