The Kenyan government has stepped up surveillance and screening at all entry points to contain the spread of the Ebola virus
The Kenyan government has stepped up surveillance and screening at all entry points to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, President William Ruto has said.
"As a key regional gateway, financial hub, and host to major international organizations, Kenya remains vigilant and committed to swift, coordinated action to protect regional health security following the Ebola outbreak in neighboring countries," Ruto said in a statement.
He said Kenya is working closely with regional and global institutions to strengthen emergency preparedness and response mechanisms aimed at safeguarding public health. Ruto's remarks followed a high-level meeting in Nairobi with ambassadors, development partners, and multilateral agencies to brief stakeholders on Kenya's preparedness, review the regional situation, and mobilize collective action against the Ebola virus.
Ruto confirmed that surveillance and screening have been intensified across 26 entry points, adding that more than 58,000 travelers have been screened, with all suspected cases testing negative so far.
