KMPDU demands answers on how Ebola entered Kenya
KMPDU has demanded urgent measures to protect healthcare workers and strengthen Ebola preparedness after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case that later turned fatal in Nairobi.
NAIROBI, Kenya – Health professionals in Kenya are demanding urgent measures to prevent further transmission of the Ebola virus after an imported case was confirmed and the patient tragically died while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) expressed deep concern over the incident, stating it exposes the need for robust preparedness against high-consequence infectious diseases.
The union has called for immediate medical monitoring, psychological support, and adequate training for healthcare workers who may have come into contact with the patient. They also urged for strict infection prevention measures, specialized PPE, and rigorous contact tracing to be conducted promptly and transparently. KMPDU emphasized that the government must confirm the functionality and adequacy of isolation units and treatment facilities in regional referral hospitals.
The union stressed that healthcare workers' representatives must be included in emergency response structures to inform decisions on containment and protect their well-being.
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