China gives Kenya $2 million for drought relief, Ebola preparedness

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 — China has given Kenya a US$2 million grant to strengthen the country’s response to drought and preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks as the government confronts…

Under the grant, US$1 million will be used to strengthen Ebola virus disease preparedness infrastructure in identified very high-risk and high-risk counties, while another US$1 million will support Kenya’s response to drought disasters.

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan and National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo signed the grant handover certificate during a ceremony at the National Treasury on Thursday, witnessed by Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni.

The Chinese Embassy in Kenya said the grant was provided at the request of the Kenyan government to strengthen its capacity to prepare for potential Ebola outbreaks and respond to drought-related impacts.

Source: Capital FM