There is a health scare in Baragoi, Samburu County following massive deaths of starved animals due to the prolonged drought. A public health official has termed the situation alarming and has cautioned residents against careless disposal of carcasses of their livestock. According to Samburu North Sub-County public Health Officer Edwin Lumbai, an estimated 50,000 people are at a risk of contracting air and waterborne diseases arising from the situation. The sub-county public health team is working on logistical arrangements for collection and disposal of carcasses for incineration. The county public health team is also planning an awareness campaign but according to Mr Lumbai, this will require a lot of political goodwill.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 04, 2017 08:48 UTC