Strengthening Mpox containment measures and intensifying Marburg surveillance
Nairobi ,2024 Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, chaired the National Taskforce on Mpox and Marburg Virus Disease to review and enhance Kenya's preparedness and response strategy. The meeting aimed to strengthen containment measures as Kenya reports 14 confirmed Mpox cases, with the taskforce intensifying surveillance and bolstering the national response.
The PS noted that although Kenya has not recorded any Marburg cases, recent reports from neighboring Rwanda and regional travel links have prompted the Ministry of Health to reinforce its readiness. "The government is focusing on training health workers and establishing specialized treatment units for a swift response if necessary," she said.
She emphasized the Ministry’s commitment, to protecting the health security of every Kenyan by enhancing our preparedness and response measures, in collaboration with partners .
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