Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Wafula has urged Kenyans to observe personal hygiene practices during the festive season.
CS Wafula spoke during a press briefing on her Ministry’s achievements over the last one hundred days.
According to the Health CS, increased activities and interaction during the festive season could increase the rate of transmission of infectious diseases especially COVID-19, Cholera, and Ebola.
“We are cognizant of the fact that there will be increased movement of people, with many travelling as families for reunions and social gatherings both locally and internationally,” she said.
Moreover, Wafula stated that the government has put in place measures to mitigate the spread of epidemic-prone diseases, as well as to reduce the number of Cholera cases and potential fatalities.
Some of the measures include the issuance of a cholera alert to all healthcare workers, highlighting the importance of early detection, confirmation, and management of suspected cases.
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The measures will be conducted through coordination with the whole government and a multi-agency approach.
Nonetheless, CS Wafula has urged the public to ensure frequent hand washing and sanitization.
She further encouraged the wearing of facemasks in enclosed spaces and called on Kenyans to go to the nearest designated health facilities to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or get a booster dose.
The health CS also advised County Governments and all other stakeholders to enhance risk communication and community engagement on Covid-19 and Cholera to effect social behavior change.
