The Ministry of Health on Tuesday, January 21, for the first time issued a statement on the Marburg Virus outbreak witnessed in Tanzania issuing a health advisory to Kenyans as it aims to curb any spread to Kenya.
In a statement, the ministry issued eight actions to prevent a potential outbreak of Marburg virus diseases in the country confirming that no case had been recorded locally so far.
First, the ministry advised that persons who are showing symptoms of Marburg Virus Disease are taken immediately to a designated treatment centre where they will receive care isolated from others.
This is with the aim of protecting individuals, their families and the overall community.
