Kenya Intensifies Ebola Preparedness as Government Pushes for Fully Operational Quarantine Centres
The Principal Secretary spoke during a spot-check visit at the Malaba Border, one of the busiest entry points linking Kenya and Uganda.
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The Principal Secretary spoke during a spot-check visit at the Malaba Border, one of the busiest entry points linking Kenya and Uganda.
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CS Duale said the proposed funding will strengthen key public health systems, including border screening, surveillance, laboratory capacity.
Duale said the proposed facility is part of broader preparedness measures aimed at preventing possible Ebola Virus Disease transmission, particularly across borders.
Duale stated that the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has established an 8-bed isolation and treatment unit dedicated to managing suspected or confirmed Ebola cases.
CS Duale says the agreement was signed on July 24, 2015, under the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta as part of a broader Kenya-US health and security cooperation efforts.
Hospital management said the facility has intensified its readiness to detect, isolate and manage suspected Ebola cases.
"The Cabinet Secretary is scheduled to appear tomorrow, Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at 2:30 P.M. to respond to concerns regarding the Government’s preparedness in addressing the threat posed by the Ebola Virus Disease, as well as issues surrounding the proposed Isolation Centre in Nanyuki, Laikipia County," read a communication from Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki on June 1 staged a protest against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing national debate over Kenya’s preparedness and role in managing cross-border infectious disease cases.
Mudavadi emphasized that the move is part of a broader national strategy to enhance rapid response capacity in the event of an Ebola outbreak or other infectious disease emergencies.
A statement attributed to State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott pointed out that the two leaders discussed measures aimed at strengthening Kenya’s health preparedness.
Katiba Institute is also seeking orders compelling the Health Ministry to present a detailed contingency plan within 24 hours outlining Kenya’s preparedness for prevention, surveillance, and response to any potential Ebola outbreak.