Principal Secretary Public Health Mary Muthoni has said the Ministry of Health has taken bold steps in ensuring health and safety during the Africa Climate Change Summit.
She said the ministry has guaranteed comprehensive health and safety measures for all the attending delegates.
Speaking to the diplomatic corps on Tuesday, Muthoni unveiled the deployment of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulances, reinforcing the existing Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances strategically positioned across event locations.
"This strategic arrangement will ensures prompt medical assistance for delegates in the event of emergencies," she said.
Muthoni emphasised the placement of health clinics to ensure seamless accessibility for all participants including those with specific needs.
"Both clinics will be fully staffed with Human Resources for Health (HRH) and meticulously stocked with pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies to address a wide range of health conditions," the PS said.
"To bolster emergency readiness, five strategically stationed ambulances will remain on standby throughout the event venue."
Muthoni further highlighted the ministry's unwavering commitment to maintaining high health standards.
She said public health teams are prepared to conduct comprehensive inspections of all accommodations and conduct thorough vetting of food vendors catering to delegates.
"These stringent measures are thoughtfully implemented to ensure unwavering compliance with health standards and proactively address any potential medical concerns," she said.
