Following an outbreak of an odd disease at Mukindu Primary School in Mwingi, Kitui County, two students have passed away.
The first student was reportedly a Grade Two student, and the second student, who passed away a week later, was a 13-year-old Grade Seven student.
Headteacher of the school, Mr. Joseph Kimotho, verified the outbreak, stating that the kids experienced comparable symptoms like intense headaches, elevated fevers, nosebleeds, vomiting, and yellowing of the eyes, among other things.
Many other children, some of whom were treated and returned to school, reported having similar symptoms, so Kimotho said he was unsure what the outbreak could be.
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According to David Musili, the uncle of the deceased seventh-grader, his nephew passed away while they were organizing to get him to Ishiara Level 4 Hospital because the surrounding medical facilities are closed and others are running low on medication.
Area MCA Titus Kasinga demanded that the Kitui Health Ministry conduct additional research to determine the precise outbreak that resulted in the deaths, pointing out that students remain in danger.
To prevent deaths, Kasinga also urged the same ministry to ensure local health facilities are operationalized and equipped.
The student's family is currently getting ready to bury the 13-year-old at their residence in the Mumoni ward of Mwingi North's Mukong'a neighborhood.
