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Be cautious of a cholera outbreak, Ministry warns

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A case of cholera was reported on April 26 in Tana River. [iStockphoto]

As different parts of the country continue to receive above-average rainfall, the Ministry of Health has now cautioned Kenyans of a possible cholera outbreak.

In a circular on Friday, May 3, the Ministry stated that it had already recorded a cholera case, and could easily amount to an outbreak due to the ongoing heavy rains.

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