We're Safe from Ebola, CS Duale assures Kenyans as he warns against spreading panic
Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reassured the public that the country is safe following the detection of an imported Ebola case. He emphasized that the government has the necessary infrastructure to isolate and manage the situation, urging citizens to avoid panic.
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Public health communication is critical in preventing social instability and economic disruption during potential disease outbreaks.
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Kenya remains safe following confirmation of its first imported Ebola case, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said and urged the public to remain calm as the government intensifies measures to prevent further infections.
Speaking in Kamuthe, Fafi subcounty, Garissa, on Friday, Duale said the country had the capacity to detect, isolate and manage suspected cases, insisting that one imported case did not automatically mean Kenya was experiencing an outbreak.
The CS addressed residents after commissioning a borehole he personally funded following requests over persistent water shortages in the area.
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