The Ministry of Health on Monday received various IT equipment as part of the EU Digital Solutions to Strengthen Disease Surveillance and Monitoring Systems for COVID-19 in the IGAD Region.
Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Public Health, announced that with the support of the European Union and the German Government through the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the ministry received a significant boost to digitize border surveillance systems.
“We have received seven laptops, 37 desktop computers, 37 UPSs, 37 power extension cables, and 4 access points,” she stated.
Muthoni explained that these resources will be strategically deployed to critical border points such as Busia, Malaba, Mandera, and Moyale.
She stated that their purpose is to enhance communication and data sharing among these border regions, facilitating a more coordinated response to public health threats.
She noted that this would be a significant step toward the rapid detection and containment of outbreaks.
“The support from our partners signifies a pivotal moment in strengthening our public health systems and fostering cross-border collaboration,” Muthoni emphasized.
"Together, we are better equipped to combat outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics, ensuring a safer Kenya and Horn of Africa," she said.
