Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to remain alert and strictly observe health guidelines amid growing concerns over the spread of Ebola in neighboring countries.
Speaking in Murang’a County during the unveiling of the Ahadi Kenya Trust Jigger Archive and Community Resource Centre, Mudavadi warned that the deadly disease poses a serious regional threat following reported outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mudavadi said Kenya must learn from the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritizing public health awareness, hygiene and adherence to government protocols.
Govt Calls for Strict Health Precautions
The Prime CS noted that although Kenya has not recorded any Ebola case so far, complacency and ignorance could expose the country to danger.
“We need to appreciate the health protocols that helped us save lives during the COVID-19 period,” Mudavadi said.
He warned that the current Ebola strain spreading in the region appears highly dangerous and requires heightened vigilance among citizens.
“This strain looks like it cannot be treated anytime soon and therefore we need to be very keen on our hygiene and how we engage at the interpersonal level for us to protect one another,” he added.
Ebola Cases Raise Alarm in East Africa
The warning comes amid increasing concern from health authorities across Africa over the resurgence of Ebola cases.
According to regional health agencies, the Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new Ebola outbreak on May 15 linked to the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Health authorities in the DRC have reported more than 900 suspected cases and over 200 deaths across affected provinces.
Meanwhile, Uganda has confirmed several Ebola infections, prompting fears of possible cross-border transmission within East Africa.
African Union Warns More Countries at Risk
The African Union’s health agency has cautioned that at least 10 African countries could face the risk of Ebola spread due to increased regional movement and trade connections.
Public health experts have continued to encourage governments to strengthen border surveillance, disease screening and public awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak before it spreads further.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health is expected to continue monitoring the situation closely while reinforcing preparedness measures at border points and health facilities across the country.
