MoH scrambles emergency response to contain Kala-azar

MoH scrambles emergency response to contain Kala-azar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Ministry of Health has launched an emergency response to contain a Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported, and 25 lives have been lost. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni on Friday flagged off three mobile laboratories equipped with molecular testing machines, diagnostic reagents, and personal protective equipment. These units will support early diagnosis, active case dete…

Ministry of Health sets mobile laboratories to curb Kala-azar in Wajir - The Informer Media Group

Speaking on Friday morning when she flagged off mobile laboratories to the northeastern county to help in early diagnosis, Public Health and Professional

Govt deploys emergency response after Kala-azar outbreak cases cross 600

The national government, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has deployed emergency measures to contain the Kala-azar outbreak. In a statement on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Ministry of Health noted that the emergency response targets Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported. As part of the intervention plan, the Public Health […]

Govt takes action after Kala-azar outbreak cases cross 600

The national government, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has deployed emergency measures to contain the Kala-azar outbreak. In a statement on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Ministry of Health noted that the emergency response targets Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported. As part of the intervention plan, the Public Health […]

MoH Launches Emergency Response To Kala-Azar Outbreak In Wajir, Marsabit - KahawaTungu

The Ministry of Health has launched an emergency response to contain a Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported, resulting in 25 deaths. To combat the spread of the disease, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, today flagged off three mobile laboratories equipped with molecular [...] The post MoH Launches Emergency Response To Kala-Azar Outbreak In Wajir, Mar…