The Health Cabinet Secretary said on Wednesday that 134 out of 135 people identified as contacts had been traced and quarantined, putting the contact tracing rate at 99.3 per cent.
Bradley BosireMathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital offers specialised psychiatric treatment, forensic psychiatry, mental health services for children and adolescents, and care for patients referred from other health facilities.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe advisory, issued on October 19, cited the Ebola outbreak among several concerns facing travellers. Other risks listed included crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and road safety.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on October 20, 2026, Health Director General Patrick Amoth said the 24-year-old man was confirmed positive on October 19 after falling ill while in quarantine.
Samuel OtienoThe Health CS confirmed the appointment in a letter dated Monday, October 19, 2026, explaining that the National Ebola Disease Taskforce was formed to provide strategic direction and oversee the country’s response to the outbreak.
Bradley BosireIn a statement issued on October 19, 2026, the association urged the Ministry of Health and its partners to strengthen workplace safety measures and ensure healthcare workers affected by the outbreak receive timely treatment and the assistance they need.
Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the major deficits were 16 ventilators, 15 cardiac monitors and 16 suction machines. The hospital also lacked 12 advanced intensive care unit beds, 20 procedure trolleys and three advanced point-of-care ultrasound machines.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ministry said the supplies would be distributed to support health workers and response teams involved in identifying, isolating and managing suspected Ebola cases
Chrispho OwuorThe governor also accused the government of taking control of documents relating to Murang’a’s health facilities, claiming the disruption had left medical personnel uncertain about the system they were expected to use
Chrispho OwuorThe measures, which took effect on Saturday, require travellers entering Tanzania by air, land and sea to complete health surveillance forms, undergo screening at points of entry and report symptoms associated with Ebola or other infectious diseases
Chrispho OwuorHer warning comes as Kenya continues to respond to Ebola Virus Disease cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with health authorities conducting contact tracing, monitoring exposed individuals and reinforcing surveillance to limit the risk of further infections
Chrispho OwuorThe President questioned spending priorities in some facilities, warning that investments in physical infrastructure would mean little if patients continued to leave hospitals without the medicines prescribed by health professionals
Chrispho OwuorThe Interior CS argued that the project would help address healthcare challenges facing residents and described it as part of a referral healthcare facility programme that would be mentored by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Chrispho OwuorIn a statement dated Sunday, October 18, 2026, the hospital said it had taken note of the video and was investigating the concerns raised to establish the facts and determine any appropriate action
Chrispho OwuorThe continental health agency maintained that the detection of the infections among quarantined individuals demonstrated the importance of identifying exposed people, monitoring their health, and isolating suspected cases before further transmission occurs
Chrispho OwuorIn a press release dated October 17, 2026, the Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, said the new cases involved a close male relative of the deceased index case and three health workers who attended to the patient while he was hospitalised.
Bradley BosireWHO wants countries to reduce dependence on long-term institutional care and invest more in community services that enable people to receive treatment without being separated from their families and daily lives.
Maureen KinyanjuiHospital chairman Dr Manilal Dodhia said the Eastleigh branch, classified as a Level Four hospital, was established to meet the healthcare needs of the surrounding community while providing services that can help identify eye problems and other illnesses before symptoms develop.
Chrispho OwuorObura died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with the news confirmed in a condolence statement released on Friday, October 16, by Dr Barcley Onyambu, chairman of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) Board of Management.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe operation was led by Dr Joseph Mutie, a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, alongside Dr Ruel Maina, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and Dr Caroline Abuya, a consultant anaesthesiologist and intensivist.
Bradley BosireAccording to the report, treating stage III cancer in a public hospital costs the equivalent of nine months of retirement income. A stroke admission in a public facility requires an amount equal to 11 months of income.
Maureen KinyanjuiPublic Health PS Mary Muthoni confirmed that all designated gates for passengers arriving from high-risk countries had been equipped and were operational, forming part of efforts to detect possible Ebola infections among travellers entering Kenya.
Bradley BosireIn a notice issued on Thursday, SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mercy Mwangangi confirmed the revised timeline, saying the transition period for existing healthcare provider contracts had been extended.
Bradley BosireThe clarification follows concerns raised by Kang’ata on Wednesday that the reported shutdown had disrupted services at Level Two and Three health facilities, put patient records dating back to 2023 at risk and hindered hospitals from claiming reimbursements from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
David AbonyoIn a letter dated October 13, 2026, union Secretary General Seth Panyako said the planned strike followed repeated attempts to engage hospital management over outstanding employment and remuneration issues.
David AbonyoHealth authorities have identified 128 contacts linked to the first case, of whom 113 had been traced as of October 13.
Bradley BosireWHO Director General warned that funding shortages were already forcing some countries to reduce healthcare services, scale back programmes and close facilities, with potentially devastating consequences for vulnerable populations
Chrispho OwuorDr Martins Chibueze, WHO Kenya’s Head of Health Emergencies, pointed to contact tracing and continued monitoring as key measures in identifying potential infections and limiting the risk of further transmission.
Maureen KinyanjuiKemsa chief executive Dr Wago Ejersa said accurate demand estimates would be central to improving the purchase and distribution of medicines, calling for closer cooperation between the authority and healthcare providers.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe new regulations also prescribe strict procedures for burial and body transportation, require exposed individuals to undergo up to 21 days of quarantine and introduce penalties for failing to report suspected infections as the government seeks to contain the risk of further transmission.
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