AGP Executive Report

Ebola Update (DRC): Congo’s Ministry of Health says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 782 with 181 deaths, with contact tracing coverage at 56% and the outbreak concentrated in Ituri. Kenya’s Preparedness: Kenya’s health authorities insist there are no confirmed Ebola cases, reporting negative tests on samples and enhanced screening at border points and JKIA. Primary Healthcare Funding: Health CS Aden Duale warned Level 2 and 3 facilities not to charge SHA-registered patients for services covered under the Primary Health Care Fund, stressing free outpatient care and support for expectant mothers. Mental Health in Care: A new study finds 43.1% of healthcare workers in Kenya reported depressive symptoms at least once in 12 months, pointing to heavy workload and limited resources. Training Quality Check: An EAC audit says only three Kenyan medical schools fully meet regional standards, with MKU among the top performers. GBV Services Under Strain: Rising gender-based violence cases are stretching shelters and support services, with only 54 operational shelters reported across 18 counties. Older Persons’ Dignity: As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked, advocates call for safer, more meaningful ageing and stronger protection for older Kenyans. Solar Push: Editorial argues Kenya should scale solar farms, rooftop systems and storage to cut reliance on imported fuel and lower long-term costs.

Neonatal Care Breakthrough: JOOTRH in Kisumu performed the region’s first neonatal peritoneal dialysis on a 17-day-old baby with acute kidney injury, reducing the need for risky, costly referrals to Nairobi and Eldoret. Ebola Preparedness Update: The Ministry of Health says Kenya has no confirmed Ebola cases, reporting 90 negative samples and screening of over 100,000 travellers, with 23 isolation centres and 34,000 health workers trained. UHC Jobs Secured: President Ruto directed county governors to absorb 7,414 UHC workers into permanent and pensionable jobs, with KSh8.9 billion set aside for the 2026–2027 transition. Medical Training Quality Check: Mt Kenya University topped EAC standards for medical schools, scoring 82%, as regional audits raise concerns about training quality across Kenya. Inclusion in Health & Education: Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura marked Albinism Awareness Day alongside milestones for Thika School for the Visually Impaired and ASK, calling for protection and empowerment. Clean Cooking Policy: Makueni County will bar biomass energy in new and renovated public institutions, citing smoke-related health risks and deforestation. Mental Health & Youth Wellness: KWS launched “Wild Scholars” to use parks and sanctuaries for learning and stress relief amid rising school unrest.

Neonatal care breakthrough: JOOTRH has performed the region’s first neonatal peritoneal dialysis on a 17-day-old baby with acute kidney injury, easing the need for risky, costly referrals to Nairobi and Eldoret. Blood supply push: As World Blood Donor Day is marked, health experts warn Kenya’s blood collection still falls short of needs, urging regular voluntary donation and explaining how one unit can support multiple patients. Ebola tensions and court limits: Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale says the government will obey a court order pausing a US-funded Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia, even as Israel moves to restrict travel from Ebola-risk countries including Kenya. Public health funding under pressure: A UN report finds global HIV prevention is sliding after major aid cuts, with sharp drops in PrEP use and condom funding that could reverse gains. School unrest and safety: With boarding school closures and repeated unrest reported nationwide, education and gender officials are calling for stronger mentorship and safer learning environments. Water access and child health: Stories from Marsabit and rural schools highlight how water shortages drive missed lessons and health risks, reinforcing the need for universal WASH for children. AI in paediatrics: IMPALA’s AI monitoring system is credited with cutting child deaths in Malawi’s under-resourced wards, offering a model Kenya could learn from.

Ebola Response in the Spotlight: The U.S. has deployed personnel to Laikipia to help build a temporary Ebola isolation facility, even as Kenya’s High Court orders pause construction—fueling fresh legal and public debate. Travel Curbs: Israel proposes a temporary entry ban for travellers from Kenya and other Ebola-affected countries, citing risk of importation. Water and Health at School: In Marsabit, children mark the Day of the African Child with a stark message: lack of safe water means missed lessons and health risks. School Unrest and Learner Safety: Education officials warn that unrest and arson are derailing learning, with calls for stronger mentorship and community involvement. Transport Safety: NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 Sacco’s licence after the death of a KMTC student linked to an alleged ejection from a moving matatu. Inclusion and Care: Kenya marks International Albinism Awareness Day, pushing for better support like sunscreen access and stronger inclusion in education. Local Health Capacity: A debate grows over whether county referral hospitals should become national facilities, with fears of disruption to services.

Ebola Crisis: Uganda calls “unfair” blanket travel bans over the Congo outbreak, warning they undercut trust in countries that report early—while DR Congo’s Ebola toll climbs past 100 deaths in 550 cases as conflict and attacks on health workers slow response. Kenya-US Health Ties: Kenya and the US reaffirm progress on their joint health partnership ahead of a July 1 rollout deadline, as the US also boosts Ebola preparedness funding for Kenya and the region. Nanyuki Quarantine Fight: Health CS Aden Duale says Kenya will obey a court order pausing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, after protests turned violent and a teenager was reportedly killed. Specialised Care Upgrade: MTRH performs Kenya’s first TIPS procedure for advanced liver disease, while JOOTRH is set to become Africa’s sickle cell centre of excellence. UHC Workforce Pressure: KEHPHPU slams governors over delays absorbing UHC health workers into permanent roles. Road Safety After KMTC Death: NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 Sacco licence following the death of KMTC student Eugene Mutuku after an alleged fare dispute. HIV Prevention Setback: UNAIDS warns PrEP uptake fell sharply after aid cuts, with Kenya among hardest hit.

Ebola Preparedness in Kenya: Kenya says it remains Ebola-free while scaling up surveillance, screening at points of entry, lab readiness and isolation capacity, with Kenyatta National Hospital training staff and keeping isolation rooms on standby. Ebola Protest Fallout: A teenager, Sylvester Muigai, was reportedly killed during clashes linked to a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki, intensifying debate over protest policing and biosecurity. Maternal Health Focus: A new Lancet series highlights postpartum hemorrhage as a fast-moving emergency and calls for better recognition and rapid treatment to cut maternal deaths. UHC Delivery Push: The Ministry of Medical Services urges counties to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms as SHA registration and claims payments expand, stressing facility-level implementation. Road Safety and Health: NTSA suspended Nicco Movers 1 Sacco after the death of a KMTC student allegedly thrown from a matatu, ordering vehicles impounded. HIV Prevention Setback: UNAIDS warns PrEP use has dropped sharply after aid cuts, including in Kenya, raising concern for future HIV infections. Midwives for Maternal Survival: Busia launched a new EWENE midwives push to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through stronger grassroots support. School Safety Alarm: Kenya Red Cross reports 47 school fires since January, with renewed calls for safer learning environments after the Utumishi Girls Academy tragedy.

Ebola Quarantine Fight: Kenya’s court and human rights groups are pushing back hard on a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, with fresh moves alleging authorities ignored court orders—while the government and US continue to frame it as preparedness. Health Budget Boost: Kenya’s 2026/27 budget lifts health funding by Sh37b to Sh177.5b, with Medical Services getting Sh132.9b and Public Health Sh42.6b. Maternal Care Upgrade: Siaya County plans a Sh300m mother-baby hospital complex to cut maternal and neonatal deaths, targeting about 50,000 beneficiaries yearly. Newborn Survival: Pumwani Maternity Hospital installs a heating system to reduce newborn hypothermia risk. Reproductive Health Resilience: Condom demand stays strong despite donor cuts, with Trust condom sales rising to 27.3m units in 2025. Wildlife Health Link: A Kenya study finds removing elephants can trigger coextinction of dung beetles, showing how conservation affects ecosystem health. Court Orders Tech Access: In the Rechael Wandetto killing probe, court orders seek unlocking M-Kopa phones tied to Safaricom and Airtel lines for investigation.

Ebola Alert: Kenya’s doctors’ body, the Kenya Medical Association, issued urgent guidance to isolate suspected cases first and ramp up clinical vigilance as the DRC outbreak hit 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths, with fears of spread to the region. Health Budget Push: Treasury set health allocations at Sh177.2 billion for 2026/27 under UHC, with big boosts for referral hospitals, primary healthcare, KMTC, interns and Global Fund programmes. SHA Coverage: More than 31.2 million Kenyans have registered under the Social Health Authority, as the NHIF-to-SHA transition expands access through primary care networks and community health promoters. Pumwani Newborn Care: Pumwani Maternity Hospital installed a central heating system to cut newborn hypothermia, targeting a key cause of early infant complications. Road Safety: Experts urged safer road design after deaths rose to 2,082 in crashes (Jan–May 27), with pedestrians and motorcyclists hardest hit. Illicit Alcohol Crackdown: Police warned illicit alcohol is now tied to organised crime, corruption and gender-based violence. Conservation & Health: A study links elephant loss to dung beetle decline, showing how ecosystem damage can ripple into public health and livelihoods.

Ebola & Borders: Kenya’s Health CS Aden Duale told MPs the country will not consult citizens on pandemic response as Ebola precautions ramp up, amid court battles and deadly protests in Nanyuki over a US-linked quarantine facility. US Support: The US announced an extra Ksh2.59bn for Ebola preparedness in Kenya and the region, targeting surveillance, border screening, infection control and medical supplies. DRC Misinformation: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, “no Ebola here” rumours are delaying care as the outbreak grows, with distrust and hoax claims spreading fast. Health Budget: Kenya’s 2026/27 health allocation rises to Sh175.5bn despite donor cuts, including funding for Universal Health Coverage, primary care, emergency/chronic illness support and blood services. Maternal Health Push: A China-backed $4m programme will strengthen maternal and newborn care in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera, aiming to cut preventable deaths. Wellness & Cancer: An “X-Men” actor shared a rare breast cancer diagnosis, adding to ongoing public awareness on early detection.

Ebola & Public Health Tensions: Kenya’s protests over a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki turned violent again, with tear gas and arrests reported as residents fear exposure despite Kenya recording no confirmed cases; the dispute is now tied up in court orders and wider concerns about transparency and sovereignty. Health Financing & Access: Health CS Aden Duale warned hospitals against charging civil servants unauthorised fees as POMSF tariff rules are locked into the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, with sanctions for offenders. Digital Health for Children: SHA launched biometric registration for dependants aged 7–17 using thousands of scanners to link children to beneficiaries and improve records and reduce misidentification. Maternal Health Push: China and UNICEF launched a $3m initiative targeting Mandera, Garissa and Wajir to strengthen facility readiness, frontline capacity, and water/sanitation for women and newborns. Workplace Health Disruption: Clinical officers in Kisumu downed tools over delayed salaries, stalled promotions, and failure to sign a CBA, disrupting services in public hospitals. Community Wellness & Support: Sidian Bank pledged Sh1.5m to Tenwek Hospital’s paediatric fundraising drive to expand child care for malnutrition and complex conditions.

Ebola Protests Turn Deadly in Nanyuki: Police fired tear gas and live bullets as hundreds protested a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre for Americans exposed to the virus, with reports of a protester killed and multiple arrests; the dispute is now tied to Sovereignty & Transparency concerns after court orders to disclose details. Congo Ebola Toll Rises: In the DRC, Ebola deaths climbed to 101–102 with 550+ cases reported, while contact tracing remains below targets amid conflict and attacks on response teams. US Praises Kenya’s Ebola Role: After talks in Oslo, the US said it has provided KSh 25.8bn in direct Ebola support and praised Kenya’s partnership, even as protests continue. Maternal Health Boost: China committed Sh390m (with UNICEF) for maternal and newborn care in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera, targeting high mortality areas. Labour & Health Link: Kuwait restricted domestic worker recruitment, banning Kenya among 27 countries—an indirect Health & Welfare issue for migrant families. Workplace Safety: A billboard collapse at a Chinese JKIA demolition site killed a construction worker, renewing calls for stricter site safety.

Ebola Response in Kenya: Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the country is alert and ready, with surveillance at entry points, isolation and treatment centres, equipment and trained staff—after all 64 tested suspected cases so far came back negative. Ebola Preparedness Build-Out: The government is setting up 23 isolation and treatment centres and four specialised labs, as health officials briefed on readiness following the DRC outbreak. US Ebola Quarantine Backlash: In Nanyuki, protests against a planned US-run Ebola quarantine centre turned violent again, with police firing tear gas and at least one protester reported shot dead; demonstrators say Kenya has no Ebola cases and fear the facility could bring risk into the country. Maternal & Women’s Health Boost: WHO donated 108 electric obstetric theatre beds and women’s cancer screening and management equipment worth KSh43M to strengthen emergency maternal care and cervical/breast cancer services. Climate-Health Pressure: Stakeholders warn extreme weather is disrupting care and supply chains, pushing calls for stronger climate-resilient health systems and tighter controls against counterfeit medicines.

Ebola Response Under Fire: Kenya’s entry screening tops 77,000 travellers as authorities keep 37 people in quarantine, but protests continue over a US-backed Ebola quarantine plan at an air force base, with police firing tear gas in Nanyuki and court orders cited. Primary Care Expansion: Tibu Health secures new financing to scale “Minute Clinics” embedded in pharmacies and supermarkets, aiming to boost access to low-cost primary healthcare and reduce self-medication. Public Health Supply Chain: KEMSA will close Nairobi and regional distribution centres for five days (July 6–10) for stock-take, with only emergency deliveries handled. Food Safety Push: Kakuma slaughterhouse improvements highlight why food safety must be treated as a public health priority, not an afterthought. Health Workforce Jobs: Roads Ministry, SHA and EACC announce mass recruitment of 260 vacancies, including engineering and health-adjacent support roles. Floods and Health Risks: Rising Lake Baringo waters are displacing families and raising disease concerns as communities face disrupted transport and services.

Ebola Watch: Kenya has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points as health teams step up surveillance; 37 people are in quarantine and officials say no local cases have been detected. US-Kenya Health Deal: The government confirmed a five-year Kenya–U.S. health cooperation partnership worth about Sh207bn, targeting disease surveillance, lab strengthening, health commodities, frontline workforce support and digital health. Public Trust Under Pressure: Human Rights Watch warns the U.S. is conditioning aid on access to surveillance data and pathogen samples, raising concerns about privacy and unequal control of health resources. Chikungunya Vaccine Push: A new EU-funded project is set to accelerate chikungunya vaccine clinical trials in Africa and prepare for local manufacturing. Health Workforce: KMTC opened applications for 76 lecturer posts nationwide, including Nursing and Community Health roles. Wellness & Mobility: A Kenyan bamboo bicycle maker is turning climate-friendly transport into youth livelihoods, while a travel firm promotes 72-hour “micro-cations” for burnout relief.

Ebola Preparedness at Borders: Kenya and Uganda, with ECSA-HC, launched a joint assessment at Busia One Stop Border Post to check Ebola screening gaps and Standard Operating Procedures, with plans for immediate corrective steps. Ebola Facility Fallout: The US-backed Laikipia quarantine centre remains a flashpoint, with protests and court battles continuing to shape public trust and debate around sovereignty and transparency. Road Safety: A deadly Nairobi–Mombasa Highway crash near ACK area left 8 dead and 28 critically injured, with victims rushed to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital. Maternal Health: Bungoma County Assembly kicked off a blood donation drive to close a monthly blood deficit, aiming to protect mothers and newborns. Cancer Care: KNH researchers highlighted a non-drug recovery approach using structured physical and occupational therapy for cancer survivors. Health Workforce for Seniors: Advocates warn Kenya has fewer than 10 geriatric-trained doctors for 3.6 million older persons, calling for urgent specialist care expansion. Education & Skills: KUCCPS TVET and KMTC placement applications close today for KCSE holders, with immediate KMTC admissions. Wildlife Health: KWS launched a regional veterinary laboratory at Lewa Conservancy to strengthen One Health disease surveillance across Northern Kenya.

Ebola Preparedness at Borders: Kenya and Uganda, with ECSA-HC, launched a joint assessment at Busia One Stop Border Post to plug gaps in screening and Standard Operating Procedures, with immediate corrective steps planned to keep the virus out. Ebola Isolation Centre at Taveta: Government says an Ebola isolation centre is now set up at the Taveta-Holili border point, a key link to Tanzania and DRC, as officials inspect readiness and expand quarantine capacity elsewhere. Kenya’s Ebola Status Update: CS Aden Duale told Kenyans the country remains Ebola-free, reporting 67 people tested so far with negative results, and said 88,000 travellers have been screened at entry points. Cancer Survivors Day: Kenyatta National Hospital marked Cancer Survivors Day with a walk and renewed calls for early screening, highlighting breast and cervical cancers as major burdens. Geriatric Care Gap: Advocates warn Kenya has fewer than 10 specialised geriatric doctors for 3.6 million older persons, urging urgent investment in age-friendly care. Hepatitis B Push: KEMRI will establish Kenya’s first dedicated Hepatitis B research and treatment centre in Marigat, Baringo, targeting high prevalence and strengthening screening and treatment. Food Safety Alert: KALRO warns of aflatoxin levels in cereals far above safety limits, calling for cheaper testing so farmers and traders can access safeguards. Utumishi Girls Fire Compensation: Families of Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire victims will receive Sh200,000 each, while the state covers treatment costs for injured students. Diabetes Support Through Sport: Kenya Diabetes Management Institute’s charity golf day raised support for diabetes awareness and treatment through its hubs across counties.