Kenya & World Health Organization
24 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Kenya: Kenya has assessed a 'moderate risk of importation' of the Ebola virus and has formed a preparedness team, strengthening surveillance at all points of entry.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, providing funds, dispatching teams, and coordinating global response efforts while expressing deep concern over the outbreak's scale and speed.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
International
Kenya: Kenya>>> initially approved a plan for a quarantine facility for Ebola-exposed Americans but later faced a court order suspending the plan due to public health concerns and lack of public participation. The country is also seeking increased aid from the United States>>>.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>> a public health emergency of international concern, highlighting the severity and rapid spread of the virus.
May 26, 2026 · 213 articles
International
Kenya: Co-sponsored the resolution, supporting NTD recognition.
World Health Organization: Welcomed the resolution and will collaborate on implementation.
Jul 07, 2026 · 8 articles
International
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.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is leading the international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, revising its risk assessment to 'very high' nationally and launching a $518 million plan to combat the spread. Its efforts are hampered by conflict and community mistrust.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
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Kenya: Kenya has implemented a National Cancer Control Strategy (2023-2027) to address its rising cancer burden.
World Health Organization: WHO released the report and is leading the call for urgent action to prevent a near doubling of cancer cases by 2050.
Mar 09, 2018 · 37 articles
Regulatory
Kenya: Kenya is working with WHO and other organizations to develop a National Dementia Plan, addressing the estimated 258,000 older adults living with dementia.
World Health Organization: WHO issued updated guidelines on dementia prevention, recommending lifestyle and environmental interventions to reduce risk.
Jul 15, 2026 · 21 articles
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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.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is coordinating the international response, providing experts, supplies, and guidance, though it faces criticism for delayed detection and underestimation of the outbreak's scale.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
International
Kenya: Kenya is hosting quarantined American aid workers returning from Congo.
World Health Organization: WHO advises against travel restrictions, warning they can worsen the outbreak, but its guidance is being ignored by Canada and the U.S.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Kenya: Hosts an MSF training center for Ebola response; US quarantine facility plans faced legal challenges.
World Health Organization: Leading the international response, warning of undercount and funding gaps; launched the EBO-PEP trial.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
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Kenya: A Kenyan high court temporarily blocked a plan for an American Ebola quarantine center, fearing it could import the deadly virus.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is monitoring the Ebola outbreak, warning that its true reach is likely wider than reported and providing updates on cases and recoveries.
May 31, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Kenya: Kenya is one of the markets where Reme-D has supplied tests, contributing to improved diagnostic access.
World Health Organization: The WHO Egypt office commissioned a solar-powered mobile lab from Reme-D, supporting disease monitoring in remote areas.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kenya: Kenya is mentioned as the location for a special facility being prepared by the United States for its citizens infected with or exposed to Ebola.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and discouraged border closures, although Uganda proceeded with the measure. It is providing guidance and support for the response efforts.
May 27, 2026 · 87 articles
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Kenya: Kenya experienced a devastating fire at a girls' boarding school, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more, raising concerns about school safety.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization's chief visited eastern Congo to address a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, emphasizing community trust and safe burials.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Kenya: Continued to record progress in reducing HIV infections despite funding constraints.
World Health Organization: WHO Director-General Tedros warned that progress is fragile without sustained funding, supporting the report's message.
Jul 21, 2026 · 68 articles
Regulatory
Kenya: Kenya is one of the countries where partner events for Global Fatty Liver Day 2026 are taking place.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a landmark resolution on reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases, providing momentum for the Global Fatty Liver Day 2026 initiative.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Kenya: Trial site; high TB burden.
World Health Organization: Provided estimates on vaccine impact; prequalification role.
Jul 16, 2026 · 14 articles
Accidents
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization announced a $518 million plan to combat the Ebola outbreak, providing strategic guidance and financial commitment to halt its spread.
May 18, 2026 · 535 articles
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