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Brace yourselves for hot weather and health risks, experts caution

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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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