The Ministry of Health has deployed specialists to assess and manage public health risks linked to a mysterious object that fell from the skies in Makueni.
In a statement on Saturday, January 4, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki noted that her office was taking proactive steps to ensure public safety. "The Ministry of Health has acted decisively to mitigate potential risks to public health," she said.
Muriuki explained that a team comprising of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) experts, environmental health specialists, emergency response personnel and risk communication experts have been deployed to assess the situation.
She added, "We advise the public to avoid the area and report any unusual health concerns to local health authorities." .Keep ReadingNo new mpox cases confirmed since July 22, Health ministry saysGovernment closes Ominicare Medical after patient deathOn Monday, December 30, an unidentified object described as a metallic ring measuring about 2.5 meters in diameter and weighing 500 kilograms fell from the sky in Mukuku Village, Nduluku Location, Makueni County.
