Kenya: Nairobi Staring at Full Blown Cholera Epidemic

The cholera outbreak in Nairobi could become a full blown epidemic if urgent measures as not put in place to contain its further spread, especially in informal settlements.

A spot check by the 'Nation' along Outering Road in Embakasi, revealed that roadside food eateries and food vendors, mostly in the open and close to overflowing sewer trenches, were still in operation despite a directive by City Hall that such joints be closed.

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