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Mystery illness kills nine, leaves 80 sick in Kenya
Africanews ^ | 5-12-23 | Rédaction Africanews with Agencies

Posted on 05/12/2023 7:25:08 AM PDT by dynachrome

At least nine people have died, and over 80 others are seriously ill in Kargi Location, Marsabit County, following an outbreak of an unknown disease.

Moses Galoro, the senior chief of the area has appealed for an urgent intervention to prevent further fatalities.

Preliminary tests indicated the possibility of a violent malaria outbreak, according to local media reports.

According to Chief Galoro, six adults, and three children aged between one and three years have died from the disease.

The affected persons had a travel history out of Marsabit County, having come from satellite camps in Archers Post and Merille areas. Out of the 27 patients screened, only five tested positive for malaria.

Symptoms exhibited by most of the affected persons include flu-like symptoms, yellow eyes, and severe headaches. However, the latest victim, who died at Kargi Health Centre, exhibited flu-like symptoms, swollen spleen, severe headache, and yellowish eyes, which is similar to Kalazar.

Medics however say visceral leishmaniasis - also known as kala-azar disease - cannot be ruled out.

(Excerpt) Read more at africanews.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: illness; kenya; ninedead
Here we go again. Africa is a paradise.
1 posted on 05/12/2023 7:25:08 AM PDT by dynachrome
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To: null and void

A new one with 9 dead or bill gates messing around?


2 posted on 05/12/2023 7:25:52 AM PDT by dynachrome (“We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the US economy.” Rand Paul)
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To: dynachrome

Well, you can bet it’s pushing its way across the Rio Grande right now with America as its newest target. Sh*t is floating across the Rio Grande that isn’t being checked for diseases by the Dung Beetle Party turd rollers. Just fill out a voter registration form and you’re on your way. Welcome to Ebolaville!


3 posted on 05/12/2023 7:29:30 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Since O'Bama was ruling the roost, America has gone from melting pot to septic tank of the world.)
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To: dynachrome

A violent malaria outbreak? Gee, it’s a shame we don’t have DDT anymore.


4 posted on 05/12/2023 7:30:49 AM PDT by Flatus I. Maximus (This comment brought to you by Bud Light, The Near Beer That Turns You Queer! )
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To: dynachrome

Finally something worse than LA or Portland.


5 posted on 05/12/2023 7:31:15 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: dynachrome

There is always something toxic about to boil over from either Africa or China.


6 posted on 05/12/2023 7:31:49 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Covid was just a trial run. Today we become “A Nation of 700,000 Pandemics.” Enjoy. And don’t forget to hug your kids and grandkids. Today they were betrayed.


7 posted on 05/12/2023 7:36:13 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Since O'Bama was ruling the roost, America has gone from melting pot to septic tank of the world.)
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To: dynachrome

8 posted on 05/12/2023 7:42:28 AM PDT by null and void (Be gentle with each other. You never know what someone is going through.)
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Mystery illness kills nine, leaves 80 sick in Kenya

Paging Comrade Dr. Fow-Chi.

9 posted on 05/12/2023 7:49:46 AM PDT by The Sons of Liberty (Save the Republic - VOTE TRUMP!!!)
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To: null and void

Where is that clip from?


10 posted on 05/12/2023 8:24:18 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: Blurb2350

The movie “Outbreak”.


11 posted on 05/12/2023 8:40:15 AM PDT by null and void (Be gentle with each other. You never know what someone is going through.)
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To: dynachrome
Italian Trulli

I wonder if the Africans can stand up like the Indians?
12 posted on 05/12/2023 9:09:28 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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I would think this is an everyday occurrence in Kenya. I would further imagine in that African crap hole if people weren't dying from some filthy disease THAT would be news.
13 posted on 05/12/2023 11:52:32 AM PDT by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots. )
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