Political science and IT,KCSE county topper , fav pastime: Shavine Computer College,☕️ junkie,Insomniac,Advocate of accountable governance and people’s rights
@AmozKipchirchir@WorldBankAfrica@WorldBankKenya I was looking at expenditure of 1.3 B ksh loan given by World bank for covid medicines,equipment & isolation facilities setup to-Kagwe’s committee. They have used 4M KSH TO THEIR TEA&SNACKS,2M KSH FOR THEIR AIRTIME and 42M for leasing ambulances!
@BravinYuri What a pathetic article though. No head , no tail. Talks for AON minet not approving a case , kwani Jayesh is AON ama MAKL ama what . Halafu na sema ni Bliss . Bliss has what to do with suspended accounts by AON if they have not been paid. Very clueless goose chase .
@LarryMadowo So you are another JKIA activist and thanks to your posts : it has been fixed huh ? Have you walked through JKIA ? The disrepair state is atleast a decade old - run down and shameful.
MPOX OUTBREAK UPDATE
Since the declaration of the Mpox outbreak on July 31, 2024, Kenya has confirmed 38 cases across 12 counties, with one fatality reported. Half of the confirmed cases have a travel history to Mpox-affected countries, including Uganda and Rwanda.
Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health detailed ongoing interventions, including the activation of PHEOC and County EOCs, the development of case management and infection prevention control (IPC) guidelines, mental health support services, and continuous risk communication efforts. Screening at points of entry remains robust, with over 3.2 million travelers screened.
Challenges such as low public risk perception and inadequate isolation facilities have slowed response efforts. Moving forward, the Ministry of Health plans to enhance risk communication, engage communities more effectively, and strengthen county isolation facilities. Engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC is ongoing to facilitate access to Mpox vaccines.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆 ���𝐈𝐑𝐔𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 (𝐌𝐕𝐃) 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊: 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀’𝐒 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒
Although the Marburg virus outbreak remains confined to Tanzania’s Kagera region, Kenya’s geographical proximity and high cross-border interactions pose a significant risk of imported cases. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, has heightened surveillance and response measures to ensure continuous preparedness.
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa weekly media briefing today detailed key preparedness measures, including the activation of the Marburg Contingency Plan, enhanced screening at points of entry, laboratory network activation, and the development of case management guidelines. Additionally, infection prevention and control training for healthcare workers has been prioritized, with facilities being equipped with protective gear to ensure safety and continuous readiness.
Regional coordination efforts remain strong, with Kenya working closely with Tanzanian health authorities and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to strengthen technical support and disease surveillance. Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health called on all counties and healthcare facilities to maintain heightened vigilance and adhere to infection prevention protocols to minimize the risk of MVD transmission and ensure continuous protection.
By sustaining these measures and fostering ongoing collaboration, Kenya aims to mitigate the risk of Marburg virus spread and safeguard public health effectively.