Death Toll from cholera rises to three in Kisumu County

                                                                                       JOOTRH

A 19-year-old boy, has succumbed to cholera while three others have tested positive for the disease in Kisumu County.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital(JOOTRH), Medical Superintendent Juliana Otieno said the teenager was rushed to hospital on Sunday morning with diarrhoea, stomach pains and vomiting but died due to dehydration.

Three out of the four cases occured at the referral hospital.

“The body was taken to the mortuary. Meanwhile, we have quarantined the place where he was admitted,” she said.

Kisumu County medical officials on Monday said a total of 15 people had tested positive for cholera and were on treatment.

“We have two diagnosed with cholera, a man and a nine-year-old, in the casualty ward. Both are in stable condition.” added the Superintendent.

A school child was also diagnosed with cholera and admitted to St Max Lela near Kisumu Airport on Friday morning.

Kisumu County Executive for Health Elizabeth Ogaja said the girl, a pupil at Kodiaga Primary School, fell ill and was rushed to the hospital.

“We suspect she might have come across contaminated food or water while in school. However, we are (investigating) the matter,” said Dr Ogaja.

Another 34 cases were earlier reported at Kodiaga Prison.