instituted rigorous screening protocols at the country's border crossing points, forming the first line of defense against any potential importation of the virus.
@KEMRI DONATES EBOLA PREPAREDNESS SUPPLIES TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SANITATION
A team from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) today made a donation of essential health supplies to the Department of Health and Sanitation,
prevention, and containment of highly infectious diseases such as Ebola.
The donation adds to a framework of preparedness measures that are already in motion. Health authorities have in recent times intensified surveillance operations and
Surveillance at border crossing points has simultaneously been heightened as a precautionary measure.
The drill was coordinated through a robust multi-agency partnership, bringing together the World Health Organization (#WHO), the Ministry of Health (#MoH),
BUSIA COUNTY FRONTLINE WORKERS CONDUCT EBOLA PREPAREDNESS DRILL AMID RISING REGIONAL CASES
Frontline health workers in Busia County yesterday conducted a live Ebola simulation drill at the Alupe Isolation Site,
from early detection and patient handling to isolation and case management.
Having successfully completed the exercise, Busia County is now considered equipped and prepared to manage an Ebola case should one emerge within its borders.
With 3,120 water points spread across the county now requiring sustained maintenance, the Busia County Government has stepped in to take full ownership of the water treatment programme.
This transition signals a shift from donor dependency to local government accountability.
EVIDENCE ACTION HANDS OVER CHLORINE SUPPLY AS IT EXITS BUSIA COUNTY
In a final gesture marking the end of its 13-years water safety programme in @040County ,On Monday, Evidence Action handed over 42,500 litres to support the treatment of community water points across the county
The Evidence Action organization, which has been partnering with the County Government of Busia since 2013, focused not merely on providing clean water but on ensuring water safety by treating water at the point of consumption to eliminate harmful pathogens.
The outcome of this evaluation will contribute significantly to the county’s overall KDSP II performance score, bringing it closer to unlocking the anticipated KSh 352 million in funding tied to improved governance and institutional performance.
BUSIA COUNTY HAS ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE SYSTEMS AS IT PARTICIPATES IN KDSP II ASSESSMENT
@040County has intensified its focus on strengthening human resource management as part of the ongoing Kenya Devolution Support Programme Phase II (KDSP II) performance assessment.
including proper documentation, staff rationalization, alignment of workforce planning with service delivery needs. By reinforcing strong HR practices, County aims to ensure a motivated, productive, and well-managed workforce capable of delivering quality services to residents.