Kenya has put all counties on alert and immediately activated a heightened Ebola preparedness and response phase in response to the confirmed outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and an imported Ebola virus disease (EVD). case to Uganda. The East African nation has reported cases of suspected and deaths from EVD outbreaks which occurred
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public health advisory, cautioning Kenyans against the rising trend of extreme physical endurance activities, ranging from ultra-marathons to prolonged “tree-hugging” contests without proper medical clearance. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, released the statement on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following a surge