Authorities in Mombasa have launched investigations into the deaths of four men reported in Migadini’s Matangini village between July 9 and July 14, raising concern among residents and prompting health officials to rule out, but continue to monitor for any possible public health threat.

The Mombasa County Department of Health said it received reports of the sudden deaths over a span of five days and immediately dispatched an investigative team to the area to look into the circumstances and calm growing fears among community members.

“Upon receiving this information, the department immediately deployed an investigative team to Migadini area to investigate the reported cases and the public concerns,” the County said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Initial findings by the County’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre indicate that all four were adult males who had pre-existing chronic illnesses. Though the deaths occurred in close proximity and within a short period, health officials have not established any links to an infectious outbreak.

According to the county, the first case involved a 91-year-old woman who died in her home on July 9. Community members who spoke to the team said she had a known history of chronic illness, although the specific condition was not disclosed.

On July 14, three more deaths were reported. A 57-year-old man was found dead in his house. Records show he had been undergoing treatment for chronic health issues at Port-Reitz Sub-County Hospital.

That same day, a 69-year-old man believed to have suffered from asthma was found lifeless in his residence. Health officials noted that his body had already started decomposing by the time it was discovered.

A fourth case involved a 55-year-old man who was also found dead at his home under similar circumstances. He had a documented history of chronic illnesses and had recently been treated for dengue fever.

All four bodies have been transferred to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary, where post-mortem examinations will be conducted to determine the exact causes of death.

While ruling out the presence of an infectious disease for now, the health department has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms or missing persons to relevant authorities.

“Although the health department has not found any evidence of an infectious disease at this stage, we urge the public to liaise with community health promoters, community leaders, and community-based organisations to report any cases of missing persons,” the County advised.

Residents have also been warned against directly handling human remains and asked to notify local leaders, police officers, or health officials immediately in such instances.

The county further encouraged strict hygiene practices, including regular handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based sanitisers. Anyone feeling unwell has been urged to seek medical help without delay.

“The County department continues to monitor the situation and will provide more updates as more information becomes available,” the statement said.