Kakuma- May 28, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

The County Government in collaboration with partners have heightened surveillance and rapid response following the reported Cholera outbreak in Kalobeyei Settlement, Turkana West this past weekend.

The Department of Health and Sanitation has been holding frequent Situation Report (SITREP) meetings with partners to share updates and discuss progress.

Joint coordination and logistics measures are in place to ensure timely delivery, storage, and distribution of vaccines and medical supplies.

Several strategies to increase awareness creation are ongoing to enhance community dialogue and promote water treatment at the household level and in schools.

Absolom Kuya, the County Disease Surveillance Coordinator shared latest Cholera surveillance updates at the meeting.

“At the moment, there have been 22 reported cases within Kakuma Municipality, and 19 patients have already been discharged after full recovery. There is a patient admitted in Natukobenyo Health Centre and two others at Amusait Health Facility,” he said.

The public is strongly advised to maintain high standards of personal and environmental hygiene and report any suspected cases to the nearest health facility immediately.

The other Cholera Rapid Response Team members present at the meeting shared valuable insights and mitigation strategies. They include Abdi Jamal (International Rescue Committee CORE Group Manager), Stella Chepleting (UNICEF Health Officer), Joel Lochor (Sub-County Medical Officer of Health in Turkana West), and Mercy Chelimo (Public Health in Emergencies at Kenya Red Cross Society).