CS Duale Confirms Suspension of Ebola Facility Collaboration with US

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmerd that the government and the United States have suspended the proposed collaboration involving an Ebola-related facility at Laikipia Air Base. Speaking in court where he physically came for mitigaiton and sentencing, Duale said the Ministry of Health remains committed to upholding constitutional principles, including respect for the rule of law, court orders and the independence of the Judiciary. “The Ministry of Health remains firmly committed to the constitutional principles of the rule of law, respect for court orders, and the independence of the Judiciary,” Duale stated. He added that both the Kenyan and US governments had agreed to suspend the proposed collaboration concerning the Ebola facility at the Laikipia Air Base. The development comes amid public debate and heightened scrutiny surrounding the proposed health and security collaboration project. You might also like Gachagua Takes Impeachment Battle to Court of Appeal After Partial High Court Victory Four Killed, 12 Injured in Road Accidents Across Kenya Within 12 Hours Samsung Partners with Blue Ribbon Initiative for Father’s Day Wellness Run in Nairobi Although details surrounding the suspension and the nature of the proposed facility remain limited, the government’s statement signals an effort to address legal and constitutional concerns that had emerged over the initiative. The Ministry of Health has not yet indicated whether the project will be reviewed, modified or permanently shelved. The announcement is expected to trigger further discussions on public health preparedness, foreign partnerships and national security infrastructure in Kenya.

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