Kenya Boosts Border Surveillance After Marburg Outbreak in Neighbouring Ethiopia

The Ministry of Health activated heightened surveillance and emergency preparedness after reports of a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. Measures included screening at airports and land borders, updated case definitions for clinicians and rapid response teams on standby. Public health authorities reiterated there were no confirmed Marburg cases in Kenya but urged clinicians to maintain vigilance for haemorrhagic fever symptoms. The preparedness steps aim to detect and contain any imported cases and protect frontline health workers through training and stockpiling of protective equipment.