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Cholera

📍 Kenya

All Cholera outbreaks
Confirmed cases
40
Deaths
1
Case fatality rate
2.5%

Cumulative cases since outbreak start — WHO AFRO bulletin dated 2026-07-12

Report date : 2026-07-12

Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.

The exact nature of this date (week of confirmation, transmission period, or bulletin publication date) is not specified by the source.

Region : africa

Cholera in Kenya — WHO/Kenya National Public Health Institute reported 40 cumulative cases and 1 death (CFR 2.5%) in 2026 across Garissa and Nairobi counties, as of 12 July 2026. The outbreak is controlled in Nairobi; Garissa has gone over 27 days without a new case. Source: WHO AFRO Kenya weekly situation report.

Case trend

Focal Point GuidanceRAPID RESPONSE

First actions

  • Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
  • Alert regional health offices and district focal points
  • Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
  • Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting
🔄Last checked by HealthWatch : 47d ago

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HealthWatch Global. Cholera outbreak — Kenya [Internet]. 2026-07-12 [cited 2026 Aug 28]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/07b42f30-5446-4931-871e-a1b079b04da2. Data source: WHO AFRO.

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