Kenya Strengthens Ebola Preparedness in High-Level National Readiness Meeting
Nairobi June2,2026 The Ministry of Health convened a high-level preparedness meeting bringing together Directors and Heads of Divisions to review Kenya's readiness to respond to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health threats.
While Kenya has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola, the Ministry is strengthening surveillance, screening, laboratory capacity, emergency response systems, and coordination mechanisms to ensure early detection and rapid response in the event of any suspected case.
The meeting reviewed the current Ebola situation and other disease threats, assessed national and county preparedness levels, healthcare worker readiness, infection prevention and control measures, community engagement strategies, and the availability of critical resources including personal protective equipment, isolation facilities, medicines, vaccines, and emergency supplies.
The discussions also covered directorate action plans, accountability frameworks, and inter-ministerial coordination to ensure a whole-of-government approach to public health emergency preparedness.
The meeting was chaired within the Ministry of Health, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, led by Principal Secretary .
The Ministry reaffirmed that Kenya remains vigilant and committed to protecting the health of all citizens through proactive preparedness, strengthened surveillance, and timely response to potential disease outbreaks.