Health PS reviews Ebola containment measures at JKIA
Muthoni assured the public that robust protocols are in place at all border points to prevent any potential spread of the disease. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reviewed Ebola preparedness and containment measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
- Muthoni assured the public that robust protocols are in place at all border points to prevent the spread of Ebola.
- Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni addressed discussions with the United States regarding a proposed Ebola isolation facility, clarifying that international cooperation is standard practice for managing infectious diseases.
- Kenya's laboratories can test samples within 6-8 hours, enhancing response, and high-risk areas have been mapped, with advisories against unnecessary travel.
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