Ministry of Health assures that its VERY ready to handle Ebola in case of an outbreak

The government through the ministry of health has assured Kenyans that its ready to handle Ebola in case there is an outbreak.  It has also intensified screening of all visitors who arrive in the country through airports and boarder points

Armed with temperature guns to avoid contact, the health workers are checking temperatures of those visiting the country as part of the preventive measure against the importation of the Ebola virus that presents itself through high temperatures, headaches, joint and muscle pains and weakness.

The passengers are also  given some forms to fill and ensure that enough information about their health is captured.  The form contains questions to establish whether one had any contact with a person who has Ebola or whether they have come from a region where there is active Ebola transmission.

But even with these efforts, the government has been criticized for doing very little or nothing at the county levels , yet there are border towns in different parts of the country that need equal surveillance. However, the ministry of health has said that its well prepared. Dr. William Maina who is the head of  NASCOP (National AIDS & STI Control Program) has said that the government has provided health workers with fullprotective  gear and materials where they can get reference  when  handling Ebola cases

With the deadly virus not showing any signs of slowing down, and not being kind to health workers aiding those affected, judging from the number of care providers that have since become victims while in the line of duty, the government says its not taking any chances with its health workforce.

Dr. Maina said that the government is giving health workers refresher courses  at the national and county levels. He added that every health worker in Kenya will get training on how to handle highly infectious diseases.

The government has already set up an Ebola response task force that is composed of a multi-disciplinary  technical team, a majority of whom are disease control specialists who meet every week to examine how the country is examining the process as the days go by.