Mudavadi calls for national sensitization as cases of Ebola rise in neighbouring countries

Speaking in Murang’a County on Monday during the unveiling of the Ahadi Kenya Trust Jigger Archive and Community Resource Centre, Mudavadi said as Kenyans did during the COVID-19 pandemic, they should be vigilant for the country to remain safe and free from the Ebola Virus.

He said although no case has been sighted in Kenya so far, ignorance might land the nation into trouble and that all health protocols must be adhered to.

“We need to appreciate the health protocols that helped us save lives during the COVID-19 period. We are currently experiencing a dangerous strain of Ebola and in our neighbouring countries, the disease has already taken many lives.” warned Mudavadi.

“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."

Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus Disease, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union's health agency warned on Saturday.

DRC declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15 caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatments.

In a previous update released on Saturday, the DR Congo health ministry said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provinces of the country, from 900 suspected cases.

Uganda has confirmed three new cases, bringing the total number of infections to five, as WHO warned of a rapid spread of the deadly virus.