World Health Organization (WHO) have rushed to Kenya’s Kisii County to indentify the mysterious disease outbreak which has seen over 200 people hospitalized.
“WHO is on the ground in South Mugirango, Kisii County, working to identify the cause of an unknown disease outbreak,” WHO said in a statement.
“Key efforts include assessing lab capacity, supporting lab officers to identify the disease, and enhancing coordination and capacity for outbreak response. Investigations are ongoing.”
The Ministry of Health has earlier sent a team of experts to investigate the cause of the disease.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said that the disease hit three villages in South Mugirango affecting over 200 people.
Since the outbreak began, individuals have been admitted to Tabaka Mission Hospital, Nyatike Level Two Hospital, and various private healthcare facilities.
Patients suffering from the disease have reported symptoms including severe diarrhoea with bloody stools, fever, and intense headaches.
