Kenya National Public Health Institute

Also known as: NPHI

Kenya's public health institute leading nationwide Ebola preparedness measures following regional outbreaks in DRC and Uganda.

2026-05-202026-09-24

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May 2026
22 MayThe Standard
… He said that through the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), the Ministry of Health, had activated a robust multi-sectoral preparedness and response framework.Among them is activating the Incident Management System (IMS) to coordinate national preparedness and respons …
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
20 MayCapital News
… Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government had activated a robust national response framework through the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) to prevent possible importation of the disease and ensure rapid detection and containment should a case emerge loc …
Kenya activates KNPHI-led Ebola response amid outbreaks in DRC, Uganda
20 MayThe Standard
… In a statement on Wednesday, May 20, Duale said the government had activated a national preparedness framework through the Kenya National Public Health Institute, placing rapid response teams on 24-hour standby and putting Public Health Emergency Operations Centres on alert at bo …
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda

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Kenya's Ebola readiness rises to nearly 90 percent

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Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, up from 66 per cent in April, following months of training, simulation exercises and surveillance upgrades, according to a health official. The country has focused special attention on 12 high-risk counties identified by factors including border proximity, population movement and location along major transport routes.

12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

Kenya's Ebola readiness rises to nearly 90 percent
Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, up from 66 per cent in April, following months of training, simulation exercises and surveillance upgrades, according to a health official. The country has focused special attention on 12 high-risk counties identified by factors including border proximity, population movement and location along major transport routes.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

India delivers 4.5 tonnes of Ebola medical supplies to Kenya
India has delivered the first tranche of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Kenya to strengthen its preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease and other emerging infectious threats. The shipment includes personal protective equipment, sample transportation kits, infrared thermometers, and other infection prevention materials, with a second consignment expected in coming weeks.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 2 July

Kenya must urgently close structural Ebola preparedness gaps
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says Kenya's national Ebola preparedness score stands at 66%, and structural gaps must be urgently bridged to ensure total readiness against a regional outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease. Twenty-five high-risk counties have been mapped as requiring immediate technical assistance, emergency funding, and intensified surveillance.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 25 June

Kenya screens 140K travellers, records no confirmed Ebola cases
Kenya has screened over 140,000 travellers from Ebola-affected countries and investigated over 100 alerts with all suspected cases testing negative, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The government has heightened preparedness measures including enhanced screening at airports and land borders, strengthened surveillance, expanded laboratory testing capacity, and preparation of isolation facilities, though no confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded despite ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya screens 140,000 travellers for Ebola, confirms no cases
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya has screened over 140,000 travellers for Ebola with no confirmed cases, and over 100 Ebola alerts investigated returned negative results. Duale said the planned isolation facility is standard contingency infrastructure, not a sign of a domestic outbreak.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

Kenya opens Ebola simulation training centre in Rongai
Médecins Sans Frontières has established a specialised Ebola simulation and training facility in Rongai, Kajiado County, to equip frontline responders with skills for managing potential outbreaks. The centre is the second of its kind globally and training sessions are set to begin next week through August.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

Kenya, US confirm July 2026 health partnership rollout on track
Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening health sector cooperation, with key milestones on track for a July 1, 2026 implementation deadline under their joint health partnership framework. The progress review emerged during a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a US delegation led by US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 6 June

Kenya screens 80K travellers for Ebola amid regional outbreak
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

Kenya: 56 Ebola samples test negative, no cases confirmed
The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

Ministry clears suspected Ebola case in Kiambu
The Ministry of Health ruled out an Ebola case after a Turkish national presenting with Ebola-like symptoms tested negative at AAR Hospital in Kiambu. Laboratory tests on 18 samples from Ebola alerts across several counties have all tested negative.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

Three suspected Ebola cases in Kenya test negative
Health CS Aden Duale said tests on three individuals and four contacts suspected of Ebola came back negative. Kenya remains at elevated risk of importation due to regional connectivity, though no confirmed cases have been reported as of 21 May 2026.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

Kenya activates Ebola response as DRC, Uganda cases rise
Kenya has launched intensified nationwide Ebola preparedness measures through the Kenya National Public Health Institute following Bundibugyo strain outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, though no cases linked to the current outbreak have been detected in Kenya. The WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the Africa CDC classified it as a Grade 3 High Risk event due to cross-border transmission and the absence of licensed vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya reports no Ebola cases as DRC, Uganda battle outbreak
Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo strain outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the government has activated enhanced surveillance and preparedness measures across the country given regional connectivity. The outbreak has killed at least 88 people across DRC and Uganda, with the WHO and Africa CDC declaring it a public health emergency.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →