Publications by authors named "Eliud Wainaina"
Introduction: A leading cause of acute gastroenteritis, norovirus can be transmitted by infected food handlers but norovirus outbreaks are not routinely investigated in Kenya. We estimated norovirus prevalence and associated factors among food handlers in an informal urban settlement in Nairobi, Kenya.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among food handlers using pretested questionnaires and collected stool specimens from food handlers which were analyzed for norovirus by conventional PCR.
Cholera Outbreak in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya - November 2015-June 2016.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya is home to approximately 340,000 refugees and faced a cholera outbreak starting in November 2015, when two residents showed symptoms of acute watery diarrhea linked to Vibrio cholerae.
- - Following the initial cases, there was a swift escalation, with 45 more confirmed cases reported within a week, prompting a coordinated response from various health organizations, including the UN, Médecins Sans Frontières, and local health authorities.
- - To mitigate future cholera risks, it's crucial to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, as well as to improve disease surveillance systems in the camp and its surrounding areas.