Kenya & International Organization for Migration

Kenya: Kenya is a source country for victims trafficked into scam centres.

International Organization for Migration: IOM issued the alert and is leading calls for victim protection and awareness.

Kenya: Kenya>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration>>> urged governments to strengthen cross-border coordination instead of closing borders, warning that closures could increase transmission risks.

Kenya: Kenya is where the US plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola, a move that has drawn protests and concerns about burdening Kenya's health system.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration is assisting in setting up health control posts to monitor people's health and prevent further spread of the virus.

Kenya: Hosts an MSF training center for Ebola response; US quarantine facility plans faced legal challenges.

International Organization for Migration: Warned about the risk of transporting dead bodies spreading the virus.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration noted a 40% increase in the cost of high-protection suits, reflecting the challenges in procuring PPE locally.