Varsity dispels fears over outbreak of Hepitatis B
Resident Doctor at Reale Hospital in Eldoret, Erick Ruto, vaccinates Uasin Gishu county Chief Executive Committee in charge Health Eunice Siria against Hepatitis B on July 22, 2014. Moi University on April 22, 2016 dispelled reports that some students have been diagnosed with the deadly Hepatitis B. FILE PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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- Dr Kibongong said Uasin Gishu county government had set aside funds for the purchase of chlorine tablets to ensure that students and residents have access to clean water.
Moi University has dispelled reports that some students have been diagnosed with the deadly Hepatitis B.
However, Dr Allan Kibongong, head of health services at the Kesses Main Campus, said four students and five residents had been treated for the mild hepatitis E. Hepatitis E is linked to poor sanitation.
But those who contract it can be treated within two weeks.
Dr Kibongong said Uasin Gishu county government had set aside funds for the purchase of chlorine tablets to ensure that students and residents have access to clean water.
“There have been cases for last few weeks, where tests were carried out at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and Mediheal hospital which turned positive for Hepatitis E,” he said.
Dr Kibongong added that they were working with county government officials to launch health education to combat spread of the disease.
On Friday last week, reports had spread on social media over incidents of Hepatitis B being reported at the institution and its environs.
The official, however, downplayed the reports saying that those who had been diagnosed with the illness had been treated and discharged.
“We had talks with the county officials from the health department and presented our recommendations. We have begun promoting health education to ensure that the students do not consume raw food,” he added.
