By JACOB WALTERMore by this AuthorFour people have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of Kala azar in Marsabit County. The latest Marsabit victims, three children and an elderly person, were residents of Laisamis Sub-County. TESTED POSITIVEHe said that since March, 44 people have been admitted to the hospital and tested positive for Kala azar. The sand fly is said to favour anthills, cracks on mud walls, seasonal river beds which are common in Laisamis and cow dung. COSTLY TO TREATHe said the ravaging drought that has hit 13 counties in Kenya could be one cause of the rise of Kala azar in Marsabit County.

Source: Daily Nation April 12, 2019 04:52 UTC