Kenya declares yellow fever outbreak after three die in Isiolo

Kenya's acting Health Director-General, Dr Patrick Amoth. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Kenya has declared a yellow fever outbreak after Isiolo County, in upper eastern Oregon, reported new cases, a statement by the Ministry of Health states.

Three people have died while more than 20 people contracted the yellow fever virus in Imerti and Garbatulla Sub-counties in the last one month, the notice signed by acting Director-General of Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, said.