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Threat of El Nino puts Kenya's healthcare system on alert

Residents of Katani wade through floodwaters after heavy downpour on May 1, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] 

The Ministry of Health is stepping up preparations for a possible El Nino linked health crisis, with expected heavy rains threatening to increase demand for services and overwhelm facilities.

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