Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni. Photo/Newsflash
By Newsflash Reporter
Kenya remains on high alert over the resurgence of deadly diseases in the region with the Ministry of Health now advocating for heightened surveillance across all boarder post in efforts to reduce infections in the country.
This as three new cases of MPox are reported in the country, bringing the total cases reported so far to 41.
Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday, 14 February, 2025, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, said there were enhanced procedures at all the country’s entry points, especially with the resurgence of Ma’burg and Ebola, which are spreading in the neighbouring countries.
She was accompanied by World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr Sbdourahmane Diallo, and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Chief Migration Officer Basket Mukunda.
Muthoni said that all entry points have now been beefed up with the necessary tools to facilitate screening with key measures put in place to swiftly deal with suspected cases.
So far, over 3 million travelers coming into the country have been screened with 419 suspected cases taken for further analysis.
WHO has been crucial in capacity building more so for medical officers manning the entry points, with the IOM playing a critical role in coordinating the travelling.
Kenya has beefed up its surveillance efforts since the COVID 19 era that saw it enhance its surveillance
