PS Muthoni warns of potential outbreak of cholera, typhoid during El Nino rains

The Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to county governments, water providers, city authorities and residents to strengthen measures against waterborne diseases as the country prepares for El Nino rains. Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary, Mary Muthoni, said heavy rains could increase the risk of cholera, typhoid, dysentery and other water borne diseases, particularly in major towns and informal settlements where drainage, sanitation and access to safe water remain a challenge. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKNc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.om/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1TV Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #kbcchannel1 #news #kbclive