El Niño: Ministry of Health Advises Kenyans on Food Safety, How to Prepare for Rains

Health Ministry issues food safety advisory ahead of expected El Niño rains

The Ministry of Health has urged households, food vendors and businesses to take early precautions to prevent food and water-borne illnesses ahead of expected El Niño rainfall. In an advisory sent to newsrooms Monday, the Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni warned that heavy rains, flooding and high humidity […]

El Niño: Ministry of Health advises Kenyans on food safety, how to prepare for rains

The Ministry of Health warned El Niño rains could raise cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin risks, outlining food safety steps for households and vendors.

Ministry Flags 4 Hidden Food Risks Ahead of El Niño Rains

The government also warned that major markets could flood, exposing food to dirty water, mud, and flies.