The county government of Nakuru has reassured residents of its commitment in mitigating all threats that might lead to the spread of water-borne diseases.
According to county director of Public Health Joseph Lenai, the department is on high alert to curb the spread of cholera that had been reported in some parts of Nakuru County.
Speaking at Bondeni Primary school on Friday during the annual Hand Washing Day celebrations, he regretted that cases of cholera were still being reported in the county but assured residents that it was being dealt with as a matter of urgency.
“The department has already dispatched officers on the ground to sensitise residents in the affected areas on the importance of living in a clean environment, consuming clean food, and drinking clean treated or boiled water to help fight the disease,” he said.
He further called on cooperation and individual participation arguing that ignorance and negligence by residents in their everday activities contributes to the spread.
“Our action team is also encouraging people on the preventive measures that everyone must adhere to so as to help combat the disease,” he added.
He advised Nakuru residents to stick to a more inclusive approach in fighting the ailment saying that proper environmental management was key to preventing the threats of the disease.
“Cholera is spread as a result of poor hygiene and lack of adequate environmental management,” he added.
Twenty people were on Wednesday hospitalised in Mogotio area after showing cholera related symptoms.