Speaking during a briefing on Wednesday, the officers called for their full involvement in the national response, saying managing Ebola and other infectious diseases requires the participation of all health cadres, not doctors alone.
By David AbonyoThe Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said 45 of the 63 affected health zones remain in active transmission, with insecurity and community resistance hampering surveillance and response operations.
By David AbonyoThe spokesperson said the airport operator had taken steps to inform employees about the outbreak and urged those experiencing possible symptoms to seek medical attention.
By Bradley BosireThe proposed centre would strengthen Kenya's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks while supporting the management of communicable diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and position the country as a regional centre of excellence for infectious disease prevention, preparedness and response
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on August 1,2026, the UN health agency said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has intensified significantly over the past two months, spreading from a single health zone in Ituri Province to five provinces and affecting 49 health zones.
By David AbonyoThe hospital received the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation (GAMSAS) from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), placing it among a select group of healthcare institutions worldwide recognised for promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and safeguarding the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to a report by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the outbreak is being driven by continued transmission in hotspot health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a rise in community deaths and new infections spreading into areas that had not previously reported cases.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe two governments said the partnership builds on decades of collaboration while introducing a new framework focused on long-term sustainability and national ownership of healthcare programmes
By Chrispho OwuorUnder the framework, Kenya and the United States will work together to enhance the fight against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and emerging disease outbreaks through improved disease monitoring, stronger laboratory networks, expanded use of digital health technologies and a more dependable supply of medical commodities.
By Bradley BosireAccording to Health CS Duale, the Ministry of Health activated the national Ebola Incident Management System on May 20 as part of efforts to strengthen readiness in the event of a possible outbreak.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFigures from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council show a steady rise in screening across the country. In 2020, health workers tested 1.29 million people. By last year, the number had gone up to 1.42 million, showing growing access to testing services in public facilities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Atellah said preparedness should not be reactive but continuous, arguing that Kenya’s health system risked being exposed due to gaps in staffing, infrastructure, and transparency in international agreements.
By David AbonyoCS Duale said both countries, as signatories to the International Health Regulations (2005) and partners within the Africa CDC framework, will establish formal mechanisms to address public health threats affecting both sides of the border.
By Rose AchiengWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that chronic underfunding and earmarked aid threaten global health progress, even as the agency reports 2025 gains against polio, HIV, cervical cancer and other diseases.
By David Abonyo