Kenyan health authorities are investigating a mysterious illness that has infected more than 90 female students, sending them to hospital.
The students, who attend Irigi Girls Secondary School in the western region of Kenya, reported difficulty walking and symptoms of knee pain.
A senior official from the Ministry of Education, who visited the school, assured parents that the situation was being brought under control and that regular classes would continue for other students.
“The Ministry of Education, the provincial government and the Department of Public Health are committed to ensuring that children receive appropriate treatment,” said Jared Obero, Provincial Education Director.
Samples of blood, urine and stool from the affected students were sent to laboratories in the nearby city of Kisumu and the capital, Nairobi.
Conclusive results to determine the cause of the disease are expected later today.
2023-10-05 02:00:52
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