Kenya has intensified its preparedness and response measures against Ebola Virus Disease following the confirmation of an imported case, with the National Multi-Agency Ebola Taskforce meeting to strengthen coordination and prevent further transmission.
The taskforce, led by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, convened on Monday morning to assess ongoing operations and address critical areas in the country’s Ebola response.
Discussions focused on case management, mobilisation of resources, operationalisation of isolation and quarantine facilities, and strategic risk communication to ensure the public receives accurate and timely information.
The meeting also reviewed the distribution and sustainable use of medical commodities, alongside coordination with development partners to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to the disease.
Participants underscored the importance of a coordinated, multi-agency approach to enhance preparedness, ensure facilities are ready to respond, protect frontline healthcare workers and communities, and prevent further spread of the virus.
The Ministry of Health urged Kenyans to remain calm and vigilant, adhere to recommended public health measures, and rely on official communication channels for verified information regarding the outbreak.
Among those who attended the meeting were World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Dr Neema Kimambo, Africa CDC Eastern Regional Centre Coordinator Dr Lul Riek, Development Partners for Health in Kenya (DPHK) Chairperson Luigi D’Aquino, and Council of Governors representative Khatra Ali.
Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, alongside officials from the Ministry of Health and other government agencies, also participated in the deliberations.
The meeting comes as health authorities continue efforts to manage the imported case and strengthen surveillance, preparedness and containment measures to reduce the risk of further transmission in Kenya.
