The legislator raised the alarm on Wednesday, June 3, warning that increased movement of people across East Africa could expose Kenya to the deadly virus if preventive measures are not strengthened.
He noted that thousands of Kenyans live and work in countries such as Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, regions that have previously experienced Ebola outbreaks.
According to Kaluma, Kenya must anticipate the possibility of infected individuals crossing its borders and invest in preparedness before a health emergency occurs.
According to Kaluma, Kenya must anticipate the possibility of infected individuals crossing its borders and invest in preparedness before a health emergency occurs.
He argued that a specialized quarantine centre would enable authorities to isolate suspected cases quickly and prevent community transmission.
The MP's remarks come amid growing public debate over reports of a proposed Ebola-related facility in Kenya.
The MP's remarks come amid growing public debate over reports of a proposed Ebola-related facility in Kenya.
The discussion has attracted attention from both political leaders and health experts, with questions being raised about transparency and the country's readiness to respond to a regional outbreak.
At the same time, the opposition coalition known as the United Alternative Government (UAG) has criticized the government for what it describes as a lack of openness regarding Ebola preparedness plans.
At the same time, the opposition coalition known as the United Alternative Government (UAG) has criticized the government for what it describes as a lack of openness regarding Ebola preparedness plans.
In a statement signed by opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition accused authorities of failing to provide sufficient information on agreements, protocols, and arrangements linked to Ebola response measures.
The opposition called for the immediate release of all documents related to disease preparedness programmes, arguing that public confidence can only be built through transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Meanwhile, officials from the United States have defended the proposal to establish an Ebola response facility in Kenya.
The opposition called for the immediate release of all documents related to disease preparedness programmes, arguing that public confidence can only be built through transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Meanwhile, officials from the United States have defended the proposal to establish an Ebola response facility in Kenya.
Speaking at the White House, Mehmet Oz said Kenya's strategic location near countries that have previously battled Ebola makes it a suitable hub for rapid medical intervention and disease containment.
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