The Government of Kenya says it is in discussions with the United States Government and other international partners on cooperation aimed at strengthening preparedness and response to Ebola Virus Disease and other emerging public health threats.
In a statement issued in Nairobi, the Ministry of Health said Kenya welcomes international collaboration in advancing global health security, noting that such partnerships are central to coordinated, science based responses to infectious disease outbreaks.
Health authorities said Kenya’s role in regional and global health security has been built over time through sustained investments in surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, workforce training and emergency preparedness. Officials also pointed to Kenya’s participation in regional outbreak response efforts, including the 2014 to 2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
The Ministry said current preparedness measures remain active in response to ongoing regional risks. These include the activation of the national Incident Management System, strengthened surveillance at points of entry, designated laboratories for diagnostic testing, and coordinated response structures at both national and county levels.
According to the statement, more than 55,000 travellers have been screened at ports of entry, while ten suspected cases have been tested and confirmed negative.
The government said any international cooperation arrangements will be guided by national laws and public health regulations, including biosafety and biosecurity standards. It added that the protection of citizens and frontline health workers remains the government’s priority.
Kenya also reaffirmed its long standing partnership with the United States and other global partners in strengthening health systems and emergency preparedness. The Ministry said such cooperation has supported improvements in surveillance, training, infrastructure and response capacity within Kenya and across the region.
The statement concluded that public health preparedness efforts will continue to be guided by scientific evidence, national policy and international collaboration aimed at preventing and managing emerging health threats.
