Kenya has said it is ready and capable of responding to Ebola and other emerging public health threats, as it continues discussions with the United States (US) and other partners on strengthening global health security.
In a statement issued on 27 May 2026, the Ministry of Health said the government was in ongoing talks on international collaboration to improve preparedness and response mechanisms for Ebola Virus Disease and similar risks.
According to the ministry, Kenya welcomed partnerships that strengthened global health security and reaffirmed a shared commitment to protecting lives through coordinated, science-based action.
The ministry stressed Kenya’s role in regional and global health security had been built over many years through investment in health systems, public health surveillance, workforce development and emergency preparedness.
It further revealed that Kenyan health professionals had supported responses to severe outbreaks across the region, including the West Africa Ebola outbreak between 2014 and 2016.
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To address the current regional outbreak, Kenya said it had activated its National Incident Management System, intensified surveillance (NIMS) at points of entry, and designated laboratories for testing.
Coordination between national and county levels had also been strengthened.
The statement maintained more than 55,000 travellers had been screened at ports of entry to date, with 10 suspected cases tested and all returning negative results.
It stressed that any international health cooperation would be guided by Kenyan law, public health regulations, and biosafety and biosecurity standards.
The ministry announced the government’s overriding responsibility remained the health and welfare of Kenyans, frontline workers and communities.
"Kenya is ready. Kenya is capable. Kenya will continue to act responsibly in safeguarding both national and global health security," the statement said.
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