The United States government has reassured Kenyans, especially Laikipia residents, that the bio-isolation facility being prepared for American Ebola patients does not pose a danger to them.
In a statement, President Donald Trump’s administration said the facility is part of a broader strategy to prevent the spread of Ebola and strengthen Kenya’s capacity to respond to potential outbreaks.
“The bio-isolation facility in Laikipia is part of a holistic response to prevent the spread of the disease and lessen health risks for the region as a whole; it does not pose a risk to nearby communities,” part of the statement read.
Additionally, the government revealed that it is collaborating with Kenya and international partners to strengthen border screening, expand testing capacity, and improve disease surveillance in counties considered at higher risk of exposure
According to the U.S government, expanding regional capacity to isolate and test asymptomatic individuals will enhance Kenya’s readiness and preserve Kenya’s existing clinical resources to assist Kenyan citizen.
It further revealed that the Ebola response serves as a part of a longstanding health partnership between Kenya and the U.S, noting that both countries have worked together on public health initiatives for decades.
The Embassy also announced the scale of the U.S. government’s financial support for Ebola response efforts across Africa.
Moreover, the U.S. government further stated that it has contributed Ksh45 billion through United Nations humanitarian funding mechanisms to support response activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
