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Schools issue mumps alerts as infections spread through Nairobi
Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Mercy Chelangat
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Several schools in Nairobi have issued alerts to parents over suspected mumps infections among pupils, advising them to monitor symptoms and keep children showing signs of the illness at home.
The advisories, sent through school communication platforms, warn that mumps is highly infectious and spreads through saliva, coughing, sneezing and sharing personal items.
“Dear parents and guardians, we would like to inform you that there has been a reported outbreak of mumps in our area and school community. Mumps is highly infectious and spreads easily through saliva, coughing, sneezing, and sharing items,” one school notice read.
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However, the Ministry of Health said it had not received official reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi.
“The Ministry of Health has not received any reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi. We have an established and robust vaccination programme for measles, mumps and rubella among many antigens,” Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said.
Mr Duale said the ministry would investigate the concerns through its public health surveillance systems and provide further information once facts were established.
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https://nation.africa/kenya/health/...-as-infections-spread-through-nairobi-5528314
Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Mercy Chelangat
...
Several schools in Nairobi have issued alerts to parents over suspected mumps infections among pupils, advising them to monitor symptoms and keep children showing signs of the illness at home.
The advisories, sent through school communication platforms, warn that mumps is highly infectious and spreads through saliva, coughing, sneezing and sharing personal items.
“Dear parents and guardians, we would like to inform you that there has been a reported outbreak of mumps in our area and school community. Mumps is highly infectious and spreads easily through saliva, coughing, sneezing, and sharing items,” one school notice read.
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However, the Ministry of Health said it had not received official reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi.
“The Ministry of Health has not received any reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi. We have an established and robust vaccination programme for measles, mumps and rubella among many antigens,” Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said.
Mr Duale said the ministry would investigate the concerns through its public health surveillance systems and provide further information once facts were established.
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https://nation.africa/kenya/health/...-as-infections-spread-through-nairobi-5528314