Puzzle of Kenya prepared to detect Ebola, but not fully ready to fight it
Shortages of PPEs, testing kits and infection-control commodities remain a concern...
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An internal government assessment reveals that Kenya is well-equipped for detecting Ebola through surveillance and testing, but faces significant weaknesses in patient treatment and sustaining outbreak operations, despite a regional resurgence of the virus.
- Kenya's overall preparedness score is 66%, with case management scoring a low 36%.
- The assessment was conducted by the Bundibugyo Virus Disease Incident Management System under the Ministry of Health's Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI).
- Despite readiness in areas like contact tracing (100%) and laboratory capacity (87%), gaps exist in isolation facilities and the rapid accessibility of emergency funds, with unstable internet at key border crossings hindering screening operations.
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