Kenya: CS Duale Announces Ebola Hotline As Kenya Intensifies Contact Tracing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced dedicated hotlines for Kenyans seeking information on Ebola or reporting suspected cases as the government steps up contact tracing following the country's first confirmed case.
Nairobi — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced dedicated hotlines for Kenyans to seek information on Ebola or report suspected cases as the government intensifies contact tracing efforts following the country's first confirmed Ebola case. Duale explained that the hotlines would provide direct access to healthcare workers for Kenyans both in the country and abroad.
The number to call is 0700 719 719. Duale emphasized the government's commitment to providing accurate information to facilitate prompt identification, reporting, and management of suspected cases. The government will facilitate the transfer of Kenyans who contract Ebola while in the Democratic Republic of Congo to receive treatment, covering costs for those without health insurance.
The announcement comes as health authorities intensify contact tracing following the confirmation of Kenya's first case, a patient who died on Monday night after arriving from the DRC on October 3. The government has activated measures to prevent further transmission and urged Kenyans to cooperate with health authorities while remaining calm.
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