A total of 1,947 cholera cases and 31 deaths have been recorded in the country since the first case was confirmed on October 19.
The Ministry of Health in a statement on Monday said response teams from the department of disease Surveillance and Epidemic Response and those from the respective county departments are on the ground to respond to the situation that has so far affected 11 counties.
They include Kiambu, Nairobi, Murang’a, Kajiado, Nakuru, Machakos, Garissa, Meru, Nyeri, Wajir and Uasin Gishu.
The response teams are working under the coordination of the national public health emergency operations centre.
The teams are helping in field investigations, enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, case management, risk communication, community engagement and environmental sanitation in an effort to prevent the further spread of the disease.
“In this regard, the ministry has issued a cholera alert to all healthcare workers highlighting the importance of early detection, confirmation and management of suspected cases,"Ag health DG Patrick Amoth said.
"While coordinating the whole government and multi-agency approach in accordance with disease outbreak management practices.”
The ministry has warned that the festive season is likely to see an increase in cases due to increased travelling and socialisation.
He has thus called for continued adherence to public social gathering measures such as frequent hand washing as a personal responsibility.
“County governments must continue to invest in the provision of clean, treated water to their residents. To limit the spread of cholera, all Kenyans are advised to ensure they use clean and safe drinking /cooking water,” Amoth said.
