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Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the move on Saturday after a tour of JKIA, saying the country has intensified monitoring in response to Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The governor called for the suspension of the project until comprehensive stakeholder consultations are undertaken.
Kirinyaga, which hosted this year’s national World Malaria Day celebrations, has also strengthened its surveillance capacity through a reference laboratory that supports faster detection and response to emerging cases.
The Ministry of Health has warned that urgent interventions are needed from both national and county governments to safeguard households and ease the growing pressure on hospitals.
The Public Health PS said Kenya is aligning with the World Health Organization goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. The global target is to have 90 percent of girls aged 10 to 14 vaccinated against HPV, 70 percent of women aged 25 to 49 screened, and 90 percent of those diagnosed treated.
Speaking on Thursday in an interview with Radio Generation, she said technology has made it easier to track health indicators and improve patient care across the country.
According to Muthoni, daily data collection allows the ministry to act swiftly and prevent small incidents from escalating into major outbreaks.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Generation, she highlighted the government’s dual focus on educating citizens to prevent diseases and building a strong health system that reaches every county.
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, said the government remains firm in its efforts to curb public smoking, noting that existing laws already prohibit the practice in public spaces.