Health Alert: Dengue Fever on Kenyan Coast and in Wajir and Garissa Counties

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI

Health Alert: Dengue Fever on Kenyan Coast and in Wajir and Garissa Counties

August 3, 2026

Location: Coastal regions of Kenya and in Wajir and Garissa Counties

Event: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed Kenya as a country reporting a higher number of cases of dengue fever in its

updated Travel Health Notice .

Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus common in tropical and subtropical climates that can lead to fever, aches and pains, nausea, and rashes.

Actions to Take:

·          Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for country health advisories or call CDC  at 800-232-4636 or 404-639-3534.

·         Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites  by using an EPA-registered insect repellent , wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors, and sleeping in an air-conditioned room or room with window screens