Cabinet announces major healthcare expansion, assures Kenyans on Ebola preparedness
Cabinet has reassured Kenyans that enhanced surveillance, screening, contact tracing and health facility readiness measures are in place following the imported Ebola case involving a patient who has since died. According to a Cabinet dispatch, government says the case remains isolated urging the public to remain calm, vigilant and follow official health advisories. This is […] The post Cabinet…
The Cabinet of Kenya has announced a major healthcare expansion, assuring the public of their preparedness for potential Ebola cases. Following an isolated Ebola case that has since resulted in a fatality, the government has assured Kenyans that enhanced surveillance, screening, contact tracing, and health facility readiness measures are in place.
President William Ruto chaired a Cabinet meeting to review Kenya's readiness to tackle Ebola, endorsing a significant hospital infrastructure programme. This programme includes the construction of a new 2,000-bed Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, a 1,000-bed Level Six hospital in Mombasa, and the expansion of 13 Level Five hospitals by an additional 300 beds each, targeting counties such as Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Kilifi, Embu, Nakuru, Laikipia, Migori, Nyamira, Baringo, Bomet, Narok, and Kisii.
Additionally, a Ksh8 billion healthcare programme in partnership with France will establish and equip specialised head and neck surgical units at three key hospitals, reinforcing cancer treatment and training 5,000 community health workers to bolster Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage efforts.
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