Kalonzo honours Ebola frontline workers in Mashujaa Day tribute
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has honoured frontline health workers handling Ebola, describing them as among Kenya’s unsung heroes in his Mashujaa Day message to Kenyans. Kalonzo praised nurses and other healthcare workers who continue to serve the country under challenging circumstances, noting that some risk their lives to protect the health of others. In […]
Strategic advisor Fred Okango has raised concerns about Kenya's preparedness to contain Ebola after three healthcare workers contracted the virus while treating the first confirmed patient. Speaking on Monday, Okango stated that these infections could highlight weaknesses in the country's response efforts. The Ministry of Health confirmed four new Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing the total to seven, including one death.
The three healthcare workers, aged 29, 35, and 32, all contracted the virus after attending to the first patient between October 3 and 4. They had been in quarantine since October 9. The Ministry said the patients developed fever initially and tested positive at two laboratories. Okango emphasized the need for stronger adherence to medical protocols and surveillance at entry points to prevent further infections.
He also urged the government to disclose confirmed cases and conduct contact tracing to keep the public informed and hold authorities accountable.
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