Community Event-Based Surveillance as a Preparedness Measure for Ebola
“Preparedness begins long before an outbreak reaches a border, and with strong community networks in place, Kenya is better equipped to detect, respond, and save lives.”
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“Preparedness begins long before an outbreak reaches a border, and with strong community networks in place, Kenya is better equipped to detect, respond, and save lives.”
In regions where health systems can be stretched and outbreaks can spread quickly, early detection is what defines protection.
“Now, I encourage everyone, especially women, to be proactive about their health and go for annual cancer screening.”
“We have trained 200 CHPs, 100 in Makadara and 100 in Kamukunji, strengthening referrals from community to facility and facility back to community,” said Jane Ouko.