Kenya faces a severe surge in Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), with cases jumping from 1,575 in 2024 to over 3,577 in early 2025. The deadly parasite-borne disease, spread by sandflies and worsened by climate change, affects arid regions including Wajir, Mandera, and Turkana. With a 95% fatality rate if untreated, local authorities are racing to contain the outbreak and prevent further deaths.

Kala-Azar Cases Surge in Kenya | Deadly Visceral Leishmaniasis Crisis

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Kala-Azar Cases Surge in Kenya | Deadly Visceral Leishmaniasis Crisis