August 19, 2012.
Information gathered from Kenya News Agency states that in order to prevent the Ebola virus from spreading into Kenya, a 24 hour screening of travelers from Uganda is now in effect.
According to Kenya News Agency, a 24 hour screening of travellers from Uganda at the frontier office at Malaba border post has been ordered as a measure to check Ebola spreading into Kenya.
Speaking on behalf of Teso North District Disease Surveillance and Response Committee, the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Melisa Lutomia informed the press that the number of medical staff attached to the frontier office has been increased to enable them operate in shifts during the day and night. http://www.informafrica.com/health-africa/breaking-news-africa-kenya-issues-ebola-virus-alert/
