Kenya Intensifies Ebola Surveillance as Three DRC Travellers Test Negative, CS Duale says
CS Duale said the Ministry of Health had activated enhanced monitoring and emergency response measures across the country to prevent any possible spread of the deadly virus. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures for the Ebola virus following an outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ministry of Health has put in place emergency response systems to prevent any potential spread into the country.
- Three travellers who recently returned from the DRC tested negative for Ebola after presenting with unrelated symptoms.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that while alert levels are high, no cases have been recorded in Kenya.
- The country remains vulnerable due to significant regional travel for trade and transport, prompting the need for strengthened screening and rapid response mechanisms.
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