Kenya Strengthens Ebola Surveillance and Public Health Response

Kenya's health authorities reported additional Ebola cases during October, prompting increased contact tracing, quarantine measures and surveillance activities. Officials have emphasised the importance of identifying contacts, strengthening infection prevention and improving coordination between healthcare facilities and public health teams. Hospitals, laboratories and public health organisations need integrated information systems, diagnostic data analytics and efficient medical supply-chain planning to respond effectively to outbreaks. HPC supports healthcare networks with system architecture, operational analytics and resource-allocation solutions for an investment of $580,000.