No plans to shut borders amid Ebola scare, says NASCOP head

By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Kenya does not intend to close its borders following the Ebola outbreak in neighboring countries, the Head of the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Dr. Andrew Mulwa, has said.

Dr. Mulwa said the government has instead prioritized heightened surveillance and improved preparedness across the country.

He was speaking on Sunday during a church service at AIC Kiatineni in Mbooni Constituency.

He called on county administrations to scale up their readiness and response systems to deal with any suspected Ebola case.

He further urged the public to stay alert, seek immediate medical care when symptoms appear, and work closely with health officials to contain the disease.

The government has now confirmed eight Ebola cases.