The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has committed approximately US$1.5 million (about Ksh194 million) to support Kenya’s efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak.
The support includes deploying public health experts, supplying laboratory testing materials and strengthening surveillance and contact tracing as the country continues its response to the disease.
Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya announced the support after meeting Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Nairobi on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
During the meeting, Kaseya commended Kenya’s response to the outbreak and pledged continued support for efforts to contain the disease.
Africa CDC said Kenya had demonstrated strong leadership through the mobilisation of resources and the implementation of measures aimed at limiting transmission.
The organisation highlighted early detection, surveillance, timely interventions and coordination among national response teams as important measures in controlling outbreaks.
As part of the support package, Africa CDC has deployed 10 African public health experts to reinforce Kenya’s response.
It is also providing laboratory reagents and diagnostic test kits, alongside technical and operational assistance for surveillance, contact tracing, case management and community engagement.
The continental health agency is further providing equipment valued at approximately US$350,000 to strengthen Kenya’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, which coordinates responses to public health emergencies.
Kaseya said Africa CDC would continue working with the Kenyan government to support containment efforts and reduce the risk of the disease spreading across borders.
The organisation noted that controlling outbreaks requires cooperation between national governments and regional health institutions, particularly where the risk of cross-border transmission exists.
Duale and Kaseya also underscored the importance of joint action in responding to public health emergencies, with Africa CDC reaffirming its commitment to supporting Kenya’s efforts.
The latest assistance comes as African health officials prepare to review the Ebola situation and coordinate additional measures to prevent further spread.
Africa CDC has convened an extraordinary meeting of African health ministers on Wednesday, October 28, to assess the outbreak, strengthen coordination and agree on urgent response measures.
The meeting is expected to provide a platform for countries to discuss the evolving situation and reinforce collective efforts to protect public health across the continent.