Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni made the appeal during a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting, urging partners to make concrete commitments, improve transparency in reporting and strengthen coordination to prevent further transmission.

Principal Secretaries Mary Muthoni of Public Health and Dr Ouma Oluga of Medical Services gave the assurance during an Ebola task force meeting on Friday morning, attended by representatives of government departments involved in the response.

Muthoni said the ministry was addressing concerns raised by frontline personnel, including the need for adequate protective gear.

The countries are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Angola, the Central African Republic, Zambia and Tanzania.

As of Wednesday morning, 10 people were in quarantine facilities as ministry officials continued tracking and monitoring those identified as possible contacts.

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Health has urged Kenyans to exercise greater caution when purchasing medicines, warning the public against buying drugs from unlicensed chemists and other unauthorised outlets. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said Tuesday that medicines should only be purchased from licensed and regulated entities as the government […]

Kenya experienced the effects of El Nino in 2023, when 43 counties were affected, leaving communities grappling with flooding, disruption of essential services and increased health risks.

She said Mpox remained prevalent in communities, particularly in areas along major transport corridors and border points.

By Ongaga Ongaga With just 13 months remaining before the next General Election, President William Ruto’s allies have intensified grassroots mobilisation efforts, traversing the country to popularise the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development agenda and drum up support for his re-election bid. At the forefront of the campaign is the Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) team, a […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya has stepped up its Ebola preparedness measures, with the Ministry of Health prioritizing the establishment of fully operational quarantine centres in high-risk areas to prevent any potential outbreak. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government is determined to ensure quarantine facilities are available across the country, […]