Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has requested Sh 2.6 billion from Parliament to bolster the nation's Ebola Virus Disease preparedness, specifically focusing on the first 100 cases.

• The requested funding aims to strengthen public health systems including border screening, surveillance, and laboratory capacity.
• The proposal follows a nationwide assessment that identified critical gaps in infection prevention and control, case management, and port of entry readiness.
• Duale emphasized that timely funding is crucial for effective public health emergency response.