The government has ruled out any disease outbreak following the reported deaths of four people in Migadini village, Mombasa County.

In a statement published on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, via Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale’s official X account, the Ministry of Health clarified that all four individuals had pre-existing chronic illnesses, and there was no evidence of a mysterious illness or epidemic.

The deaths occurred between July 9 and July 14. A 91-year-old woman died at home reportedly due to old age and chronic illness.

On July 14, three men aged 57, 69, and 55 were found dead in separate homes. Two of the bodies were in early stages of decomposition.

Preliminary reports show the 57-year-old had been under treatment for chronic conditions at Port-Reitz Sub-County Hospital. The 69-year-old was asthmatic, while the 55-year-old had been treated for dengue fever shortly before his death.

“All the deceased had known chronic illnesses. There is no indication of a disease outbreak,” read the statement from the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre under the Ministry of Health.

“The four bodies have been transferred to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary, pending post-mortem examinations and further medical evaluation.”

“Public health officers have been deployed to monitor the area, but officials are urging calm and asking residents to avoid speculation or spreading misinformation.”

“There is no mysterious illness identified at this point. Investigations are ongoing, and findings will guide next steps,” the ministry assured.

The government reiterated its commitment to transparency and early response, promising to keep the public updated as more information becomes available.

The clarification comes after widespread fear in the Migadini area, where residents claimed that the bodies of the deceased showed abnormal symptoms such as boil-like sores, skin darkening and peeling, and a foul smell. Some feared a mysterious illness was spreading, prompting a quick response from health officials.