Ministry Heightens Surveillance in 2 Counties Amid Ebola Threat
Beyond Mpox and Ebola, the Ministry of Interior said Kenya is also managing Dengue fever cases, mainly in Garissa and Wajir...
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Kenya is stepping up Ebola surveillance at its entry points due to heightened global concerns, while simultaneously managing a widespread Mpox outbreak that has now reached 40 counties.
- As of September 6, Kenya has recorded 1,298 confirmed Mpox cases and 19 deaths.
- The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Health are leading preparedness efforts, including designating four laboratories for Ebola testing.
- Seven counties, including Mombasa and Nairobi, have been identified as high-risk for Mpox due to their proximity to borders and transport hubs.
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Ministry Heightens Surveillance in 2 Counties Amid Ebola Threat - September 2026
Kenya is stepping up Ebola surveillance at its entry points due to heightened global concerns, while simultaneously managing a widespread Mpox outbreak that has now reached 40 counties. The government is intensifying surveillance at border points, including informal crossings and truck-driver stopovers, to detect and contain infectious diseases. A joint operation led by USAID's Office of Inspector General has also busted stolen and expired medical supplies in Kenya, resulting in two arrests and the shutdown of at least four pharmacies.
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