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US to provide $13.5 million for Kenya's Ebola preparedness
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US to provide $13.5 million for Kenya's Ebola preparedness

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States will provide $13.5 million to support Kenya's preparedness for an Ebola outbreak.
  • This funding is part of a larger $112 million regional assistance package for the ongoing Ebola response.
  • The US is working closely with Kenya to ensure vital medical supplies and a robust health system, while also prioritizing the protection of its own citizens from the virus.

The United States has pledged $13.5 million to bolster Kenya's readiness to combat a potential Ebola outbreak, as the virus spreads from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda and threatens neighboring countries. This new funding is in addition to the $112 million already committed by the U.S. for the broader regional response to the epidemic.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the escalating Ebola crisis with Kenyan President William Ruto. During their conversation, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized the U.S. commitment to supporting Kenya's preparedness efforts and ensuring the strength of its healthcare system. The two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination as the situation evolves, leveraging the strong health partnership between the two nations.

The U.S. has planned to allocate $13.5 million to Ebola preparedness efforts in Kenya and has already committed $112 million in bilateral assistance for the regional response.

— Tommy PigottThe State Department spokesperson detailed the U.S. financial commitment to Kenya and the broader regional Ebola response.

The U.S. stated that its "highest priority remains protecting the health and safety of the American people" by preventing the Ebola outbreak from reaching U.S. territory. This involves working collaboratively with international partners to contain the virus at its source.

Meanwhile, Kenya's High Court issued a ruling blocking the establishment of a U.S.-funded quarantine center within the country for Americans potentially exposed to Ebola. The court's decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by the Katiba Institute, a Kenyan NGO, after reports emerged of negotiations to use the Laikipia air base for such a facility. The ruling highlights ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding international health initiatives within Kenya.

The highest priority of the United States remains protecting the health and safety of the American people, working to prevent the Ebola outbreak from reaching its territory.

— State Department statementThe official statement outlined the U.S. government's primary objective in its international health security efforts.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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