Kenya on high alert after Malawi detects Polio case

A child receives polio vaccine.

A child receives polio vaccine. Kenya heightens surveillance for polio following an outbreak reported in Malawi last week. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Kenya has heightened surveillance for polio following an outbreak reported in Malawi last week.

Amid rising concerns over the risk of a potential re-introduction of polio in the African continent, a Kenyan Ministry of Health expert has assured the public that there is nothing to worry about.