Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni when she received the supplies at JKIA on June 5, 2026/MOHKenya has received a consignment of infection prevention and control supplies aimed at strengthening the country's preparedness against Ebola and other public health threats.
The supplies were handed over to the Ministry of Health by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday in a move aimed at enhancing disease surveillance, screening and emergency response measures at high-risk Points of Entry across the country.
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni received the equipment at JKIA and said the government was intensifying efforts to safeguard the country against potential outbreaks through strengthened surveillance systems, laboratory readiness and infection prevention measures.
The donation includes thermoguns, hand sanitisers, gloves, liquid soap, colour-coded waste bins, bleach, granular chlorine and disposable aprons, all of which are expected to support frontline health workers and border officials involved in disease detection and control.
According to the Ministry of Health, the supplies will strengthen infection prevention and control measures at key entry points and enhance the country's ability to respond swiftly to public health emergencies.
"These supplies will strengthen infection prevention and control measures and enhance Kenya's capacity to respond to public health threats," the ministry said.
The support comes as Kenya continues to maintain heightened surveillance for Ebola and other infectious diseases amid recurring outbreaks reported in parts of Africa in recent years.
Public health authorities have identified border points, airports and other entry corridors as critical locations for early detection and containment of infectious diseases before they spread into communities.
Kenya has over the years invested heavily in strengthening its disease surveillance systems following lessons learned from previous outbreaks, including Covid-19 and regional Ebola alerts.
Muthoni said the government remains committed to protecting the country from public health emergencies through robust preparedness and response mechanisms.
She also commended IOM for its continued support in strengthening Kenya's health security systems.
"The government remains committed to protecting the country from public health emergencies," Muthoni said while appreciating IOM's partnership in enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.
The PS noted that collaboration between government agencies, development partners and international organisations remains critical in strengthening the country's capacity to detect, prevent and respond to disease outbreaks.
The latest donation is expected to complement ongoing efforts by health authorities to improve screening, surveillance and infection prevention measures at border crossings and other strategic locations.
With enhanced screening equipment, protective supplies and strengthened surveillance systems, Kenya hopes to maintain a high level of readiness against Ebola and other emerging health risks while protecting both citizens and travellers entering the country.
