Garissa strengthens cholera response with WHO-supported supplies handover
Garissa, Kenya - - Cholera response efforts in Garissa County have been strengthened following the handover of essential supplies by a national rapid assessment team.
The team, dispatched by Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, delivered the supplies—donated by the World Health Organization—to County Executive Committee Member for Health, Hon. Ahmed Nadhir, to reinforce county-level outbreak response capacity.
The handover brought together national and county health officials and development partners, underscoring the importance of coordinated action in managing public health emergencies. Those present included Dr Ahmed Fidhow, Head of the Disease Surveillance and Response Unit (DSRU); Dr Abagira from UNICEF; Chief Officer for Public Health Ms Abdia; County Director of Health Aden Hussein; and Dr Adam Haji from WHO, among others.
The donated supplies, including cholera investigation kits, are critical for rapid detection, response and containment of the disease. The support is expected to strengthen surveillance, enhance case management and support timely interventions to prevent further spread and protect communities at risk.