Kenya has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Ministry of Health has confirmed. 
By Fredrick Kioko,
Kenya has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Ministry of Health has confirmed, even as the country intensifies surveillance and preparedness measures amid outbreaks in parts of the region.
Speaking during the Principal Secretaries’ Monthly Meeting, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki reported that Kenya remains on high alert, with strengthened systems in place to prevent any potential spread of the disease.
She revealed that 25 suspected Ebola samples have been tested so far, all of which have returned negative results, easing immediate public concern but reinforcing the need for continued vigilance.
PS Muriuki further noted that enhanced screening measures at points of entry remain active, with more than 74,000 travellers already screened as part of ongoing preventive efforts. She added that surveillance systems, laboratory preparedness, healthcare worker sensitisation, and rapid response mechanisms have been reinforced nationwide.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga was among senior officials present at the meeting, which reviewed Kenya’s overall health security readiness and coordination strategies.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health, emphasizing close collaboration with county governments, regional partners, and international health agencies to strengthen early detection, rapid response, and public awareness.
Authorities say the country remains well-prepared to respond swiftly to any suspected case while urging the public to remain alert and adhere to official health guidance.
