Cholera outbreak traced to Weston hotel in Nairobi, Kenya

At least 47 people attending a conference at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi have been diagnosed with cholera.

Advice

All travellers can minimize the risk of exposure to this disease. Strictly observe all food and water precautions in any area where there is cholera. If gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting and profuse watery diarrhoea) develop while visiting the affected area, travellers should seek medical care at once.