The pharmacy at the Mater Hospital has had to restock the facility with ORS, antibiotics and IV fluids amid cholera outbreaks in the country.
According to a memo- dated February 15 -seen by The Kenya Times, the hospital’s Director of medical services, Kevin Rombosia directed that appropriate isolation wards for cholera patients be prepared in case of admissions.
The measures follow confirmation by the Ministry of Health of an outbreak of the disease in 15 counties, including Nairobi.
“To this effect, we are strongly reminded to remain alert while in our communities of residence as well as when in the hospital,” Rombosia said.
“Watch out for patients presenting with watery diarrhea of acute onset and observe strict handwashing and safe water practices,” he added.
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Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that 83 patients have died from cholera, since the first case was registered in October last year.
CS Susan Wafula said 15 counties have reported the outbreak with 4,566 patients having been recorded.
The CS who spoke during the official launch of the first ever cholera vaccine in Tana River County noted that even though the counties have successfully controlled the outbreak, there is need for them to maintain high vigilance.
Cholera is mostly spread through drinking water or eating food contaminated with the bacteria.