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Dengue Fever in Kenya

05 October 2011

An outbreak of dengue fever in Mandera, northeastern Kenya, has infected at least 5000 people, reports the IRIN (UN Integrated Regional Information Networks). A statement by the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation on 26 Sep (2011) said 4 deaths from the disease had been confirmed.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.