Inside Duale's High-Level Talks Ahead of U.S. Ebola Quarantine Rollout

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According to the Ministry of Health the meeting focused on advancing cooperation in disease surveillance and emergency preparedness

The discussions reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to continental and regional health security frameworks.

“Kenya will continue working closely with Africa CDC and partners to advance shared health priorities and position the Eastern Africa RCC as a leading centre of excellence for health security, preparedness, innovation, and coordinated emergency response across the continent.” The Ministry stated.

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While the country has not reported any confirmed Ebola cases, robust preparedness measures remain in place, including intensified surveillance, strengthened border health controls, enhanced emergency response systems, and sustained public awareness initiatives.

Duale emphasised the strategic significance of the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC), hosted by Kenya, as a key platform for advancing regional preparedness and coordinated emergency response.

Duale reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to implementing the Host Country Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding signed during the World Health Summit, paving the way for the RCC to serve as a regional hub for workforce development, disease surveillance, local manufacturing, and health emergency response.

According to the statement reiterating the commitment of the Government of Kenya under the Fifth Administration, the Cabinet Secretary pledged continued support for Africa CDC’s vision of a self-reliant and resilient continent.

The ministry additionally stated that the African Union Champion for Local Manufacturing Technologies.

The cabinet secretary said that the government has pledged to continue working closely with the Africa CDC and development partners to advance shared health priorities

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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