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Chikungunya: Details of Viral Disease Spreading in Mombasa After Outbreak
by Jason Ndunyu
June 5, 2025
Mombasa County has been hit by an outbreak of the Chikungunya disease. Health officials confirmed at least 25 positive cases following laboratory analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
The mosquito-borne virus has resurfaced amid ongoing rains, which have created widespread breeding grounds for the insects.
According to the Ministry of Health, 45 samples were tested out of 50 suspected cases, revealing one case of dengue fever and 25 of Chikungunya.
The most affected sub-counties are Mvita, Kisauni, Nyali, and Likoni. Mombasa County officials have since activated emergency response teams and launched fumigation exercises in the worst-hit areas in response to the outbreak...
Chikungunya: Details of Viral Disease Spreading in Mombasa After Outbreak
by Jason Ndunyu
June 5, 2025
Mombasa County has been hit by an outbreak of the Chikungunya disease. Health officials confirmed at least 25 positive cases following laboratory analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
The mosquito-borne virus has resurfaced amid ongoing rains, which have created widespread breeding grounds for the insects.
According to the Ministry of Health, 45 samples were tested out of 50 suspected cases, revealing one case of dengue fever and 25 of Chikungunya.
The most affected sub-counties are Mvita, Kisauni, Nyali, and Likoni. Mombasa County officials have since activated emergency response teams and launched fumigation exercises in the worst-hit areas in response to the outbreak...
