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.
By Bradley BosireThe 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.
By Bradley BosireSince the establishment of SHA, the Digital Health Agency (DHA) has provided healthcare providers with a portal to support the submission and transmission of claims to SHA, particularly during the transition period.
By Bradley BosireThe Cabinet Secretary said the reforms are particularly significant for residents of northern and other underserved regions, where long distances to hospitals continue to delay access to life-saving treatment.
By Bradley BosireHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said preparedness remains a critical component of Kenya’s national health security strategy, particularly given the country’s position as a major regional transport, trade and travel hub.
By Bradley BosireDuale explained that the suspected cases triggered a wider public health response, including tracing and testing of contacts, all of whom were cleared after laboratory analysis confirmed they were free of the virus.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCS Duale emphasized the country’s determination to deliver UHC through the Taifa Care Model and the Social Health Insurance Fund.
By Brenda SockyPostmortem reports revealed unusual symptoms on the bodies of the deceased, including burn-like swellings and strong odour emissions.
By Brenda SockyIn a statement issued on July 12, CS Duale said a parallel rollout of the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) has seen over 12.1 million children inoculated against typhoid, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under both programmes to millions.
By Brenda SockyThe leaders called for calm and urged the public to uphold democratic values and peaceful dialogue.
By Brenda SockyDuale condemned the protests as a breach of both the spirit and letter of the Constitution.
By Brenda Socky“Do not license any clinical officer trained in an institution that has not been duly merited, inspected, and audited by the Council,” said the CS.
By Maureen Kinyanjui