The government has identified four laboratories for conducting tests for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) as the country steps up preparedness and surveillance measures against public health emergencies.

The designated facilities are the National Public Health Laboratory, KEMRI Nairobi, KEMRI Kisumu and a mobile laboratory covering Busia and Bungoma.

At the same time, healthcare worker training, simulation exercises, stakeholder sensitisation, and the operationalisation of isolation facilities are also ongoing. In addition, response supplies, including PPE and infection prevention and control materials, are being stockpiled.

Further, surveillance has been heightened at Points of Entry (PoE), where travellers and conveyances are being screened alongside the sensitisation of travellers and border-community members. 

Multi-agency teams led by KDF, NPS, and NGAOs have also been trained for enhanced surveillance at informal crossing points, truck-driver stopovers, and other high-volume convergence points.

“We wish to reassure the public that these robust surveillance and response measures remain in place. We also urge members of the public to remain vigilant, follow verified public health guidance, and promptly report suspected cases to the nearest health facility or relevant authorities,” read part of the statement.

So far, Mpox cases have been reported across 40 counties, with Mombasa, Nairobi and Busia recording the highest numbers. 

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has continued to undertake confirmatory laboratory testing of all suspected cases and has integrated Mpox case management into routine healthcare services.

The country has recorded cases of Dengue fever, mainly in the counties of Garissa and Wajir, with suspected deaths under investigation. 

In response, the government has strengthened coordination at county and sub-county levels, laboratory testing of samples at the National Reference Laboratory, case management, and infection prevention and control, as well as community engagement on transmission, prevention, and control.

Measles cases have been reported, with the counties of Baringo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa are among the most affected. No deaths have been reported so far, but the government has intensified active case search and surveillance, case management, infection prevention and control, and community engagement.

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration confirmed that no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been reported in Kenya, with all the suspected cases tested so far returning negative results.

However, the government has activated the National EVD Incident Management System and strengthened preparedness at national and county levels.