Division of Port Health Services, Kenya

19/11/2025

06/11/2025

Malaba OSBP Leads Border Sanitation Drive under “Epuka Uchafu, Afya Mipakani”

Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) has intensified sanitation efforts at the border through the “Epuka Uchafu, Afya Mipakani” campaign.

The initiative saw teams conduct training for OSBP stakeholders on environmental hygiene, capacity-building for cleaners on infection prevention and control (IPC), and culminated in a major clean-up exercise within the border area.

These activities support the national “Epuka Uchafu, Afya Nyumbani” campaign, spearheaded by the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, to promote hygiene and safeguard community health across the country.

By strengthening hygiene practices at Points of Entry, the Ministry continues to enhance public health, safe trade, and cross-border collaboration.

29/10/2025

At the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change & Health, Port Health Services showcased innovative solutions driving climate-health resilience — including Jasiri, a non-contact thermal screening tool, alongside enhanced water and vector control measures that safeguard both Kenyans and travellers.

02/10/2025

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 & 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

Kenya and Uganda conducted a joint Strategic Risk Assessment at the Busia One Stop Border Post to identify priority hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and agree on mitigation measures.

The exercise brought together health, security, and border management teams, reinforcing commitments under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).

With ongoing regional health risks such as Ebola in the DRC, the collaboration underscores both countries’ determination to secure borders, protect lives, and build resilient health systems.

29/09/2025

29/09/2025

Early detection = better outcomes.
👉 Up to 80% of childhood cancers can be treated if caught in time.
Parents, teachers & caregivers—don’t ignore the signs. Consult a healthcare provider.

13/05/2025

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐊𝐈𝐀

Port Health staff at JKIA joined the rest of the country in marking National Nurses Week, which ran from 6th to 12th May, culminating today with activities to commemorate International Nurses Day.

To mark the day, Port Health conducted a special outreach targeting taxi drivers operating from Terminal 2, who often have limited opportunities to seek healthcare services due to their demanding work schedules.

A total of 47 drivers were engaged through health talks and screened for blood pressure, blood sugar, and voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). Several drivers were found to have elevated blood pressure, received immediate treatment, and were referred for follow-up care.

This initiative reflects the commitment of Port Health staff to bring essential healthcare services closer to underserved and at-risk populations.

Ends…

12/05/2025

01/04/2025

Happy Eid,may all your prayers be answered by Allah.

30/03/2025

Wishing you strength, peace, and countless blessings this Eid.

10/02/2025

To boost preparedness for EVD & Mpox, The Ministry of Health through the Division of Port Health Services, and IOM Kenya are conducting population mobility mapping to identify key POEs, transport routes, and congregation points in Busia and Bungoma counties.