Former President @WHO Executive Board • Director General for Health, @MoH_Kenya
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Ebola spreads through direct contact with the body fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola, or someone who has died from Ebola. It can also spread through objects or surfaces contaminated with body fluids. Avoid risky contact and follow health worker guidance.
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Ebola is a severe viral disease that can make a person very sick. The most important thing is to recognise symptoms early, report quickly, and follow health guidance. Early care can improve survival. Facts save lives.
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Ebola is serious, but panic does not protect us, correct information does. Over the next few days, I will share simple facts on what Ebola is, how it spreads, symptoms to watch for, what to do if you feel sick and how Kenya is strengthening preparedness. Stay calm. Stay informed.
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Yesterday, H.E. the President launched EWENE at State House, marking an important national commitment to protect mothers and newborns. The work ahead is clear: strengthen delivery, improve accountability and ensure timely, respectful care for every mother and baby.
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Kenya has not recorded any Ebola case.
However, following the outbreak reported in Eastern DRC, MOH has activated enhanced surveillance, screening and preparedness measures across the country. We urge the public to remain calm, vigilant and rely only on official information.
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Symptoms of Ebola may include:
• Fever
• Severe weakness
• Headache and muscle pain
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Unexplained bleeding in severe cases
Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms, especially after travel to affected areas.
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The Ministry of Health continues to work closely with regional and international public health partners to monitor the situation and strengthen preparedness across the country.
Please rely only on official information and avoid spreading unverified reports.
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Led the National Planning Committee as we prepare for the EWENE launch, one of the most important health interventions for our country.
No woman should die while giving forth life. No family should lose hope in the delivery room.
#OkoaMamaOkoaMtotoKE #EWENEKE
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For the sake of women and children in this nation, we are starting a march to end the deaths of mothers and newborns. This morning we had a working session with the national planning committee for the EWENE lanch to escalate this efforts.
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The Director General hosted Prof. Wilfred Ndifon, President of AIMS RIC Rwanda, for talks on strengthening collaboration in digital health, data science, AI and mathematical modelling to support resilient, evidence-informed health systems in Kenya.
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Dr. Patrick Amoth, CBS retweeted
Apr 21
From modelling perspective, male involvement acts as a multiplier across the entire RMNCAH pathway. If male involvement increases, we can see more women attending clinics, better and faster decision making , reduced delays and fewer maternal deaths.
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Join us this Tuesday (April 21st, 8–9 PM) on #AskTheDG X Space as we discuss “Men in Maternity.
Moderated by Trevor Ombija, my team and I will elucidate the importance of male partner involvement in promoting safe motherhood and newborn health.
#ewenekenya
#Okoamamaokoamtoto
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Dr. Patrick Amoth, CBS retweeted
26 Counties account for 60% of preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
The Rapid Results Initiative, an initiative in the national #EWENE campaign, aims to reduce these preventable deaths by targeting the 26 Counties
@DrPatrickAmoth
#EweneKenya
#OkoaMamaOkoaMtoto
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Dr. Patrick Amoth, CBS retweeted
Feb 23
CS Aden Duale: No woman should lose her life while giving life and no newborn should die from preventable causes. We have mapped out 26 high burden counties to benefit from the maternal and new born health rapid result initiative to drive improvement in maternal and new born health outcomes
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Vaccines save lives. Let’s end measles, rubella & typhoid.
Protect your family, protect your future.
Let’s engage TONIGHT at 8PM
#VaccinateToEliminate #StopMeaslesRubellaTyphoid
#AsktheDG
@MOH_Kenya @WHOKenya @jacarandakenya @HennetKenya @VaccinesKenya @MoH_DRMH @TujulishaneK
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