Kenya & World Health Organization

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 declared the Ebola outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern,' strengthening international response and surveillance.

Kenya: Kenya has assembled an Ebola preparedness team and reinforced surveillance at points of entry, despite facing only a moderate risk of importation.

World Health Organization: World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, highlighting the severity and potential for international spread.

Kenya: Kenya is experiencing significant impacts from the energy crisis, with citizens like Brenda Obare reverting to charcoal due to high LPG costs. Its tourism sector, which contributes 14% of its GDP, is also at risk.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is cited for its data on air pollution deaths, highlighting the health risks associated with burning traditional fuels.

Kenya: A $2.5 billion health agreement between Kenya and the United States has been put on hold following a court challenge over data protection laws.

World Health Organization: The United States' new bilateral approach to disease surveillance and pathogen sharing comes after its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, raising concerns about parallel global health systems.