Kenya: Rubio, Ruto Discuss Ebola Response As U.S. Commits Sh1.7 Billion for Kenya Preparedness

Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern.

Kenya: Rubio, Ruto Discuss Ebola Response As U.S. Commits Sh1.7 Billion for Kenya Preparedness

Nairobi -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday held talks with President William Ruto on the ongoing Ebola outbreak and coordinated response efforts between Kenya and the United States.

US Promises To Commit Fresh $13.5million For Ebola Quarantine Facility In Kenya

The United States of America has pledged to commit the sum of $13.5 million in financial support to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness for the planned quarantine facility at Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base. The U.S. announced the fresh financial commitment through Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Friday, May 29, as he held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto over the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

Ruto, Rubio discuss Kenya Ebola preparedness

US Government said it intends to provide $13.5m (approximately Sh1.7bn) toward Ebola preparedness efforts

U.S commits Ksh.1.75B to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness amid quarantine facility outcry

Kenya President Dr. William Ruto, on Thursday, May 28, held a phone call discussion with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the ongoing Ebola outbreak. In a statement, the US Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said President Ruto and Rubio discussed coordinated measures to secure critical medical supplies for Kenya and to reinforce the country’s health system preparedness. During the talks, Rubio informed President Ruto that the US …

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola fight

EBOLA: US commits Sh1.7bn ($13.5m) toward Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts, says priority is to prevent virus outbreak from reaching American shores.