Laikipia Ebola facility poses no risk to nearby communities; USA
Laikipia Ebola facility poses no risk to nearby communities; USA
The USA government has assured Kenyans, and in particular, Laikipia residents, that the bio-isolation facility being prepared for American Ebola patients does not pose a danger to them.
In a statement on Wednesday, June 3, 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,” read part of a statement issued by its Embassy in Nairobi.
Beyond the Laikipia facility, the U.S said 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 citizens.
The embassy framed the Ebola response as 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.
At the same time, the Embassy also announced the scale of the U.S. government’s financial support for Ebola response efforts across Africa.
It noted that direct U.S. State Department assistance to combat the outbreak has so far exceeded Ksh20 billion, with additional funding supporting containment efforts and humanitarian operations in affected countries.
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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.
The Trump administration’s response comes just two days after two people were reportedly killed in Laikipia during protests against the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility.
In the incident that occurred on June 1, residents took to the streets, citing concerns over the health risks posed by the facility’s proximity, while also demanding transparency on why it is being established in Kenya rather than in the United States.
Hundreds marched through parts of Laikipia town carrying placards and leaves, chanting slogans rejecting the proposed Ebola facility.
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