Kenya and Uganda have jointly carried out a Strategic Risk Assessment (SRA) at the Busia One Stop Border Post, one of East Africa’s busiest gateways.
The exercise brought together health, security, and border management teams from both countries to identify priority hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and agree on coordinated mitigation measures.
According to a statement, the initiative is aimed at strengthening the two nations’ commitments under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and enhances regional preparedness for public health emergencies.
By working collaboratively, Kenya and Uganda are reinforcing early detection systems, ensuring effective response, and safeguarding continuity of essential health services.
With the persistent threat of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other regional health risks, the SRA marks a critical step toward building a resilient cross-border community.
The joint effort underscores a shared determination to secure borders, protect lives, and strengthen regional health security.
Meanwhile, the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, Thursday held a meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) team to review progress on the establishment of the WHO Africa Regional Emergency Operations and Logistics Hub and the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre.
Kenya has already allocated land for the two facilities, underscoring the Government’s strong commitment to their development.
The discussions centred on the current status of implementation and the next steps required to ensure timely completion and operationalisation of the centres.
Once completed, the facilities will play a critical role in strengthening regional health security and enhancing emergency preparedness and response capacity.
