Health CS Aden Duale has defended the proposed US-backed Ebola isolation facility in Laikipia, saying it will serve both Kenyans and Americans.

WASHINGTON/NAIROBI —The United States is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine Americans who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home...

A 2015 biosecurity agreement opened doors for the US to set isolation facilities in Kenya.

CS Duale says the isolation facility will boost disease surveillance and emergency response.

According to the CS, the lab will enhance Kenya’s surveillance, diagnostic capacity, emergency preparedness exercises, critical medical supplies, and rapid response capabilities.

Growing public outrage over the planned US isolation facility stand in the way of a project.

Health CS Aden Duale has defended the proposed US-backed Ebola isolation facility in Laikipia, saying it will serve both Kenyans and Americans.

Health Minister Aden Duale has said the quarantine centre was for ‘everyone’ and not exclusively for US nationals.

American personnel arrived at Kenyas Laikipia Air Base on Saturday as preparations continued for a controversial U

He says it boosts global health security and pandemic response.

"What are your strategic national interests in terms of the health and safety of Kenyans and our country's natural resources?" he asked.

The 50-bed facility, intended to serve Americans exposed to Ebola, is set to be established at Laikipia Airbase.

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According to the CS, the agreement, approved by Cabinet, was extended to run until 2029.

Appearing in Parliament, he also defended the choice of Laikipia Air Base.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to ignore public opposition and a court order on the establishment of a quarantine facility for Americans exposed the Ebola virus.