JUST IN: Deadly Kala-azar Epidemic in Wajir: Over 500 Infected, 18 Dead 

  A deadly outbreak of Kala-azar has hit Wajir County, claiming 18 lives and infecting over 500 people in the past three months. The parasitic disease, caused by the Leishmania parasite, has spread rapidly across four sub-counties, prompting an urgent intervention from health officials. The county government has launched an emergency response initiative to curb the outbreak, as health workers struggle to manage the growing number of cases. So far, 532 infections have been recorded since the outbreak began in December, with 106 patients still hospitalized. Doctors report that most patients recover with timely treatment. However, delayed medical attention has contributed
The post Deadly Kala-azar Epidemic in Wajir: Over 500 Infected, 18 Dead appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More