In a concerning development, over 90 schoolgirls at Eregi Girls High School in western Kenya have fallen ill, facing difficulties in walking and experiencing symptoms of knee pain, according to BBC reports on Wednesday.
Kenyan health authorities have swiftly initiated an investigation into this alarming health crisis.
The regional director of education, Jared Obiero, has conveyed the commitment of the education department, county government, and public health department to ensure the affected children receive the necessary treatment.
Additionally, a senior official from Kenya’s Ministry of Education visited the school on Tuesday to assure worried parents that the situation was under control.
It was further mentioned that classes would proceed as usual for the remaining students.
To determine the cause of the illness, blood, stool, and urine samples from the affected students have been sent to laboratories in Nairobi, the nation’s capital. The results of these crucial tests are anticipated later today.
This developing situation is raising concerns within the community and among parents, as authorities work diligently to identify the root cause of this sudden health crisis affecting the schoolgirls.
