Ebola in Kenya: Govt unveils fresh measures as taskforce meets
The government has intensified its response to Ebola Virus Disease following confirmation of Kenya’s first imported case, with authorities stepping up efforts to prevent further transmission of the virus. The National Ebola Virus Disease Taskforce convened at Afya House on Wednesday, October 7, to coordinate the national response and review additional measures required to contain […]
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i has called for national unity and collective action as Kenya responds to its first confirmed imported case of Ebola. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary made this remark during an interview on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, warning that the country is facing a health crisis that requires all leaders to work together.
Matiang’i emphasized that the magnitude of the situation necessitates leaders putting aside political differences and rallying behind efforts to protect Kenyans, urging the country to treat the outbreak as a national emergency requiring a coordinated response.
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