U.S. Embassy Issues Health Alert for Dengue Fever in Kenya

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health alert regarding a higher number of dengue fever cases reported on the Kenyan Coast and in Wajir and Garissa Counties. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its Travel Health Notice for Kenya, advising travelers to risk areas to take precautions against mosquito bites. Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, aches, nausea, and rashes.