Kakamega County authorities confirmed three residents contracted Mpox after testing revealed positive results for the viral infection. Governor Fernandes Barasa announced the affected individuals live in Chekalini ward within Lugari sub-county. Health officials placed the patients and their family members under strict 21-day isolation protocols. The county government provides home-based care while preventing any movement from isolation sites. Rapid response teams began searching for additional cases through contact tracing methods.
Medical personnel received protective equipment as they investigate potential transmission chains across the region. A multi-agency coordination group maintains communication with sub-county health teams for case management. The team reports findings to both the County Health Emergency Operation Centre and Incident Management Command Centre. Kakamega expanded isolation facilities at the county general hospital, Lumakanda sub-county hospital, and Chekalini isolation center. Governor Barasa directed community health promoters and religious leaders to educate residents about disease prevention while maintaining distance from infected persons.
Medical personnel received protective equipment as they investigate potential transmission chains across the region. A multi-agency coordination group maintains communication with sub-county health teams for case management. The team reports findings to both the County Health Emergency Operation Centre and Incident Management Command Centre. Kakamega expanded isolation facilities at the county general hospital, Lumakanda sub-county hospital, and Chekalini isolation center. Governor Barasa directed community health promoters and religious leaders to educate residents about disease prevention while maintaining distance from infected persons.
