Government strengthens Ebola, Mpox surveillance at border points

The government has enhanced surveillance at informal border crossings, truck-driver stopovers and other high-volume points as part of ongoing measures to detect and contain Ebola and other infectious diseases...

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The Kenyan government is intensifying surveillance at border points, including informal crossings and truck-driver stopovers, to detect and contain infectious diseases like Ebola and Mpox.

No Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases have been confirmed in Kenya; all suspected cases have tested negative.
Multi-agency teams from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, and National Government Administration Officers are involved in the enhanced surveillance and screening efforts.
The measures are part of ongoing preparedness, while Kenya also addresses outbreaks of Mpox (reported in 40 counties), Dengue fever, and Measles.

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