Current health alerts for Kenya
Health notices reported for Kenya, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Mpox
As of 23 November 2025, a total of 832 cases of mpox clade Ib (including 12 deaths), have been reported in Kenya in 2025.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or sores, steer clear of wild animals, and wash hands regularly.
Cholera
As of 17 November 2025, a total of 236 cholera cases, with six deaths, have been reported since the beginning of October 2025.
Chikungunya
An outbreak of chikungunya has been reported in Mombasa County, June – July 2025. A total of 614 cases (97 confirmed) and no deaths were recorded.
There's a vaccine for this
Daytime mosquitoes spread it, so repellent and covering up matter; a vaccine suits some travellers.
Last updated 20 June 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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