KISII: The alarm as the mysterious disease spreads in South Mugirango, several hospitalized

• A mysterious outbreak of disease in South Mugirango has left more than 200 sick residents, which caused fear in three villages
• The Ministry of Health, together with a government team of several agencies, is investigating the cause while urging premises to seek medical care.
• The authorities have advised residents to boil water for domestic use while waiting for the results of the government’s chemist

Tuko.co.KE Journalist Ivan Mboto has more than three years of experience informing about policy and current issues in Kenya

KISII – A wave of fear and uncertainty has taken over three villages in the south of Mugirango after the outbreak of a mysterious disease that has left more than 200 people seriously.

Affected residents exhibit serious symptoms, which include high fever, persistent diarrhea with bloody stools and intense headaches. The sudden beginning and the rapid spread of the disease have increased concerns among the locals, many of which are not sure of what is happening or how to protect themselves.

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What disease is affecting people in Kisii?

The serious situation is evident in villages such as Amarondo, where residents are struggling to take care of their loved ones.

Veronica Nyomenda, an anguished mother, was among many parents who took her children to local hospitals on Saturday, March 1. One of his three children had fallen seriously ill, showing symptoms similar to those reported by hundreds of others in the community.

However, due to financial limitations, he could not ensure treatment and had no choice but to take his sick son back home. For families in similar circumstances, the outbreak has become even more distressing, since they lack resources and knowledge to fight the disease effectively.

In another family, seven household members have been beaten by the disease, including their mother, which has weakened so weak that it now requires the help of neighbors to move.

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The situation is not better in a local orphanage, where more than 15 children were transferred to the hospital after showing signs of infection.

Without an official diagnosis still confirmed, the premises have remained in a state of fear and confusion. Many have depended on the antibiotics provided by nearby health centers, but persistent symptoms and continuous suffering indicate that these medications may not effectively treat the root cause of the disease.

From the beginning of the outbreak, an unconfirmed number of patients has been admitted to several hospitals, including Tabaka Mission Hospital, Nyatike Level Two Hospital, Royal Hospital and Prina Hospital. The tension in medical care facilities has increased as more people continue to inform symptoms, creating a sense of urgency for medical intervention.

Since then, health officials have compiled samples for subsequent analysis in the government’s chemist, and the results are expected to provide crucial information about the nature of the outbreak.

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What has the government done about KISII’s mysterious disease?

In response, a governmental work group of multiple agencies, which works closely with the Ministry of HealthIt has moved to evaluate the situation and determine the cause of the outbreak.

The main secretary of public health and professional standards, Mary Mighoni, confirmed that the Ministry has deployed a team of medical experts in the affected areas, to reinforce the health officials of the County who are already in the field.

Speaking during an event in an Aipca church in Mwea, Kirinyaga, he assured the public that the government is taking the matter seriously and has intensified disease surveillance and detection efforts to identify the exact cause. Muthoni emphasized that identifying the source of the disease is a priority and that all necessary measures are being implemented to contain propagation.

Meanwhile, the authorities have issued precautionary measures, advising residents to hurt all water drinking and cooking to avoid greater spread of the disease.

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Unknown disease kills 143 people

In a related story, a mysterious flu disease claimed at least 143 lives in the Panzi health zone of the province of Kwango, democratic republic of the southwest Congo (DRC).

According CNNThe deaths occurred between Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 25, 2024, which increases the alarm between health authorities. The disease has symptoms such as fever, headaches, cough, nasal secretion, respiratory difficulties and anemia.

The provincial Minister of Health, Apollinaire Yumba, confirmed that more than 300 people had been infected, with the largest number of deaths reported among people aged 15 to 18.

Source: Tuko.co.KE