The Government has stepped up coordination among ministries and health agencies to strengthen preparedness for Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD), with Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga calling for a unified approach to the national response.
Dr Oluga spoke on Wednesday morning at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi during a high-level inter-governmental briefing attended by Principal Secretaries from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), alongside chief executive officers of health semi-autonomous government agencies.
The meeting focused on aligning government institutions behind a coordinated response, with emphasis on institutional preparedness, adherence to official public health guidance and sustained public awareness.
Dr Oluga reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a whole-of-government approach, stressing the importance of collaboration among relevant institutions in supporting preparedness efforts and protecting public health.
The briefing also highlighted the role of responsible communication and evidence-based public information in ensuring that the public receives consistent guidance on the disease.
Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth also attended the meeting, which brought together senior government officials to align institutional efforts in support of the national response.
The engagement reaffirmed the Government’s resolve to maintain a unified, coordinated and evidence-based approach, with ministries, departments and agencies expected to contribute to national preparedness efforts.
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