Ongoing Cholera Outbreak — Kenya, 2014–2016

George et al discuss the ongoing cholera outbreak in Kenya. By Jan 2016, a total of 11,033 suspected or confirmed cases had been reported from 22 of Kenya's 47 counties. To identify risk factors for acquiring cholera during the current outbreak, the Ministry of Health Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program conducted case-control studies in four counties (Homa Bay, Migori, Nairobi, and Nakuru). In each county, 52 case-patients and 104 age- and residence-matched controls were enrolled. Compared with controls, cholera case-patients in all counties were more commonly found to have lack of health education regarding cholera and diarrheal diseases; lack of access to safe water and hygienic sanitation services; inadequate hand washing practices; and eaten food outside the home.