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Source: https://nation.africa/kenya/health/polio-outbreak-reported-in-garissa-nairobi-at-high-risk-4506334
Polio outbreak reported in Garissa, Nairobi at high risk
Monday, January 29, 2024
What you need to know:
The same viruses were also detected in environmental samples from sewage in Garissa and Nairobi counties.
The disease is reported to have been “importation from a neighbouring country.”
The Ministry of Health has announced a polio outbreak in Garissa County and identified a possible risk in Nairobi.
The disease is reported to have been “importation from a neighbouring country.”
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki said in statement yesterday that 14 cases of polio viruses were found in stool collected from children in refugee camps in Garissa County.
The same viruses were also detected in environmental samples from sewage in Garissa and Nairobi counties.
“The confirmation affirms that the country is still faced with a significant threat of polio disease. Polio is a crippling and fatal disease that has no cure; however, it can be prevented and eradicated through vaccination,”reads the statement. “The current polio outbreak is attributed to importation from a neighbouring country and suboptimal routine immunisation coverages in several counties, putting all children at risk of polio disease...
Polio outbreak reported in Garissa, Nairobi at high risk
Monday, January 29, 2024
What you need to know:
The same viruses were also detected in environmental samples from sewage in Garissa and Nairobi counties.
The disease is reported to have been “importation from a neighbouring country.”
The Ministry of Health has announced a polio outbreak in Garissa County and identified a possible risk in Nairobi.
The disease is reported to have been “importation from a neighbouring country.”
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki said in statement yesterday that 14 cases of polio viruses were found in stool collected from children in refugee camps in Garissa County.
The same viruses were also detected in environmental samples from sewage in Garissa and Nairobi counties.
“The confirmation affirms that the country is still faced with a significant threat of polio disease. Polio is a crippling and fatal disease that has no cure; however, it can be prevented and eradicated through vaccination,”reads the statement. “The current polio outbreak is attributed to importation from a neighbouring country and suboptimal routine immunisation coverages in several counties, putting all children at risk of polio disease...