Ruto Forms Ebola Response Committee After U.S. Commits Ksh 1.7B Funding
The President has unveiled a new national Ebola response team as public concern intensifies over Kenya’s controversial U.S.-funded quarantine facility plan...
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President William Ruto has announced the formation of a National Response Committee to bolster Kenya's preparedness for Ebola, following outbreaks in neighboring countries.
- The committee will be led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
- The move comes amidst public concerns over a U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, with the U.S. committing Ksh1.74 billion.
- Kenya has intensified screening at 26 points of entry, with over 58,000 travellers screened so far.
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