The Ministry of Health has received Ebola response supplies worth about KSh 86.4 million from the Government of India and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), boosting Kenya’s response to the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak.

The Ministry today received supplies valued at KSh 83,390,710 from the Government of India to strengthen the country’s response to the outbreak.

The consignment includes 6,000 protective PPE kits, 60 powered air-purifying respirators, 30,000 N95 masks and over 86,000 sample transport kits. It also contains gowns, gloves, face shields, boots and infrared thermometers.

The supplies will support health workers, treatment and isolation centres, rapid response teams, and screening at points of entry and health facilities.

The Ministry also received infection prevention and control supplies worth KSh 2.98 million (USD 22,925) from IOM, aimed at strengthening Ebola preparedness and protecting health personnel at Kenya’s points of entry.

The donation comprises 10,000 surgical masks, 25,000 pairs of surgical gloves, 1,000 hand sanitisers, 500 packets of paper towels, 500 pairs of waterproof gumboots, 30 infrared thermometers, 1,000 pairs of heavy-duty gloves and 500 disposable gowns.

The items will enhance hygiene, infection prevention and temperature screening at border points, protecting Port Health officers and travellers as Kenya works to prevent further spread of the disease.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to containing the outbreak through early detection, isolation and strengthened infection prevention and control. It urged Kenyans to remain calm and vigilant.

The Ministry also thanked IOM for its continued partnership and support in safeguarding public health.

APERIT FM, HII NI YETU