{
  "id": 10639024,
  "title": "UAE commits Ksh 1.296B to Ebola response as Kenya strengthens preparedness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/uae-commits-ksh-1-296b-to-ebola-response-as-kenya-strengthens",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:30:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/uae-commits-ksh-1-296b-to-ebola-response-as-kenya-strengthens-preparedness/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Aid Agency has allocated Ksh 1.296 billion (US$10 million) to assist in the global fight against Ebola and bolster healthcare infrastructure in regions affected by the outbreak. This decision was made by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The allocation is being made during an international meeting convened by the United States at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the Ebola outbreak and strategies to enhance the international response. The UAE’s participation is in response to the continuous strengthening of preparedness and response measures against the Ebola outbreak, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).\n\nKenya has also been enhancing its readiness to mitigate potential cross-border transmission. Although Kenya has not reported any confirmed cases of Ebola, the government has intensified surveillance, border preparedness, laboratory capacity, and emergency response systems due to the ongoing outbreak in the region. Kenya's strategic location as a major regional transport and trade hub, with millions of people and goods crossing its borders daily, makes regional cooperation and early preparedness crucial for safeguarding communities and maintaining essential health services. Notably, the Busia border, one of Kenya’s busiest land crossings, sees over 3,000 people transiting daily, along with freight moving through the Northern Corridor towards Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the DRC. The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the importance of strengthened cross-border coordination and surveillance in limiting the disease’s regional spread.\n\nDr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized that the UAE remains committed to supporting global initiatives addressing health crises and disasters. He highlighted the UAE’s humanitarian mission and global responsibility to protect communities from disease risks and epidemics. As part of its efforts, the UAE has delivered over 150 tonnes of aid, including protective equipment, supplies, infection-control materials benefiting around 280 health facilities, and essential supplies for affected individuals. Dr. Al Ameri stressed the importance of the international community working together, intensifying efforts, and accelerating the response to contain the disease and prevent its transmission between communities.\n\nThe UAE’s contribution further solidifies its active role in Africa’s humanitarian landscape. Recently, in February, the UAE sent a 30-tonne consignment of humanitarian relief to drought-stricken communities in northeastern Kenya, the supplies received by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and distributed through the Kenya Red Cross Society. This latest commitment aligns with the UAE’s broader humanitarian efforts in Africa. The initiative follows Kenya’s ongoing investments in public health emergency preparedness, including collaborations with development partners to enhance surveillance, laboratory systems, infection prevention and control, risk communication, case management, and cross-border coordination. Kenya is also advancing plans for a 200-bed National Infectious Diseases Centre to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to emerging public health threats.",
  "summary": "The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated Ksh 1.296 billion (US$10M) to support international efforts to curb the spread of Ebola in Africa and strengthen healthcare systems in areas affected by the outbreak. The allocation, made at the directive of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, comes […] The post UAE commits Ksh 1.296B to Ebola response…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kenya strengthens regulation to safeguard medicine quality, patient trust",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/kenya-strengthens-regulation-to-safeguard-medicine-quality-patient",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:09:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}