CHOLERA OUTBREAK PARALYZED LEARNING IN KAKUMA REFUGEE

Both public places and secondary and primary  schools are paralyzed in the camp due to  outbreak of cholera which most people avoid public places because of simple spreads in the camp.

An outbreak of cholera has been reported in Kakuma Refugee camp. Turkana County Executive in charge of health and sanitation Jane Ajele said 25 cases have been confirmed at the camp. She said those affected are mainly refugees from the Dinka Community who recently streamed in from South Sudan following tensions in the country.

Cholera epidemic that has been spreading in the kakuma refugee camp for the second time .health practitioner are warning the people to report any related symptoms of the disease to the near health facilities in the camp  group leaders and the public health workers are asked to  be alert .

Most  communities affected are Somali community .Ethiopian  Rwandan 



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