Medical officers in a facility of one of affected countires. [Courtesy]
The Kenyan government has moved to reassure the public and international partners over the country’s preparedness to handle Ebola and other emerging public health threats.
This comes amid ongoing discussions with the United States and global health agencies on strengthening disease surveillance and response systems.
In a press release, Health CS Aden Duale, the government said Kenya remains a trusted regional and global partner in health security, citing years of investment in disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and health workforce development.
“The Government of Kenya notes ongoing discussions with US government and other global partners regarding international collaboration on strengthening preparedness and response mechanisms for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health threats,” Duale said.
