High alert as case of Rift Valley Fever confirmedThe Ministry of Health has advised counties to be on high alert following a confirmed case of Rift Valley Fever disease in the country. In a circular to county health directors on January 24, the confirmed case was from an individual from Turbi, North Horr, Marsabit County. Following this, Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health has called on all counties to be on high alert for the potential spread of the disease and to disseminate the knowledge to health facilities and reporting units. According to the World Health Organisation, the Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonotic disease that primarily affects animals, yet with the potential to infect humans. In humans, the spectrum of the disease spans from a mild flu-like ailment to severe hemorrhagic fever, which can prove fatal.
