The country through the Ministry of Health has confirmed the first Mpox death as the number of confirmed cases total 13.
Confirming the news on Monday was Health Director General Patrick Amoth who noted that the patient already had existing health conditions as eight of those who had contracted the virus recovered.
“Eight of those have recovered and have gone home, four are still admitted in hospital,” he said
- Ministry of Health confirms two new Mpox cases in Makueni and Kajiado
- Ministry of Health confirms third MPox case in Nairobi
So far, a total of 236 samples had already been taken as the cases were already confirmed in 10 counties.
The news comes at a time when the Ministry of Health received testing kits and NTD medicines from WHO and USAID.
“Kenya has received Mpox testing kits and medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from the World Health Organization (WHO), USAID, and other health partners. These supplies will strengthen the country’s efforts to combat these diseases.
During the handover, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, acknowledged the significance of these contributions in addressing health challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
She highlighted the importance of mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns in controlling NTDs, including lymphatic filariasis, soil-transmitted helminths, and schistosomiasis, particularly in high-burden regions.
Dr. Barasa expressed appreciation for the support from WHO and partners in ensuring essential medicines reach those most in need, with the upcoming MDA campaign targeting areas with the highest disease burden.
In addition, she welcomed USAID’s donation of Mpox testing kits, which will improve the country’s ability to detect and respond to cases effectively.
WHO Representative to Kenya, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, confirmed the donation of 15,215,000 tablets of NTD medicines valued at USD 1.6 million, intended for this month’s MDA. He reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s goal of eliminating NTDs, including schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases, by 2030.” said MOH
