The National Multi-Agency Ebola Taskforce has reviewed Kenya’s response measures following confirmation of an imported Ebola case, with officials focusing on strengthening coordination and preventing further spread of the disease.
The meeting, held on Monday morning, was led by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni.
Officials discussed the management of the case, mobilisation of resources and the operational readiness of isolation and quarantine facilities.
The Ebola task force team also went through risk communication strategy, distribution of medical supplies and sustainable use of the commodities.
The meeting highlighted the importance of coordinating between government departments and other partners to ensure preparedness, safeguarding of health personnel and community members and also curbing spread of the virus.
The Ministry of Health encouraged Kenyans to be calm, adhere to all the guidelines issued and obtain information from credible sources.
Among the attendees at the meeting were; WHO Country Representative, Dr. Neema Kimambo, Africa CDC Coordinator for the Eastern Regional Centre, Dr. Lul Riek and Development Partners for Health in Kenya Chairperson Luigi D’Aquino.
Others were Council of Governors representative Khatra Ali, Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, and officials from the Ministry of Health and other government agencies.
