Kenya Steps to Enhance Health Security and Disaster Response Capacity

Nairobi: Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga presided over the inaugural Project Oversight Committee meeting at the Ministry Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi, to coordinate the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (H...

Nairobi: Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga presided over the inaugural Project Oversight Committee meeting at the Ministry Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi, to coordinate the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, marking a significant step in enhancing Kenya’s health security and disaster response capacity. This initiative is designed to bolster the country’s ability to anticipate, manage, and recover from health emergencies while fostering resilience across various sectors.

According to Kenya News Agency, the Project Oversight Committee meeting signifies a commitment to addressing potential health crises more effectively and ensuring that adequate measures are in place to protect public health. The HEPRR Project will serve as a framework for coordinating responses to health emergencies, thereby improving the nation’s readiness and capacity to mitigate risks associated with health-related disasters.

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