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June 2, 2026
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Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, US Deal Before Parliamentary Committee

Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, US Deal Before Parliamentary Committee

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. -..

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Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before a parliamentary committee to address the nation's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and a reported deal with the United States.

  • The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health is seeking clarity on an alleged agreement concerning the quarantining of Americans exposed to Ebola.
  • Key individuals involved include Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and senior Ministry of Health officials.
  • This briefing comes amid public protests and a High Court order temporarily halting the establishment of Ebola facilities involving foreign governments, with the U.S. government reportedly committing $13.5 million to Kenya's preparedness efforts.

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