The United States has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts following talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto, with both leaders agreeing to deepen coordination on outbreak response and regional containment measures.
According to a statement issued by State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the U.S. government also confirmed that it has already committed $112 million in bilateral assistance to support containment efforts across East Africa.
During the call between both leaders, Rubio and Ruto discussed joint efforts to secure vital medical supplies for Kenya and reinforce the strength and readiness of the country’s health system as part of a broader regional response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination as the situation evolves, with Washington and Nairobi leaning on their established health partnership, which has previously been central to managing public health emergencies in the region.
The United States said its highest priority remains protecting the health and security of its citizens by preventing the Ebola outbreak from reaching American shores.
