Kenya National Public Health Insitute

04/09/2025

The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) are critical to ensure national capacities in health emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery are planned, built, strengthened and sustained in order to achieve national, regional and global health security as explained by the senior technical experts led by the acting Director of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Kenya National Public Health Institute [KNPHI] Dr Kanana Kimonye.

The Ministry of Health World Health Organization African Region Africa CDC Amref Health Africa in Kenya Kenya Red Cross Society

03/09/2025

Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA),the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) and Centre for Health Informatics and Digital Health (CHIDH) with funding from the Gates Foundation, have partnered to implement a short-term intensive fellowship program aimed at enhancing technical modelling skills among selected public health professionals in Kenya.

This initiative aligns with national goals to build resilient health systems through improved use of data and analytical methods and the drive to support evidence-informed decision making.

The programme runs from October 2025 to January 2026 and is delivered in-person at CEMA, University of Nairobi.

cema-africa.uonbi.ac.ke/careers

Gates Foundation The Ministry of Health University of Nairobi

29/08/2025

𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐒 𝐈𝐈 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The National Action Plans for Health Security [NAPHS] II Validation and Costing meeting facilitated multi-sector engagement using a One Health approach to guide implementation of activities for progress towards attainment of International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 core capacities that are required for enhancing Global Health Security.

Successful implementation of the NAPHS in the country will significantly contribute to improved national health security and attainment of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Strengthening the IHR core capacities and having strong health system will protect lives and increase resilience of the people to threats of epidemics and disasters.

The NAPHS are critical to ensure national capacities in health emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery are planned, built, strengthened and sustained in order to achieve national, regional and global health security and therefore keep the world safe, serve the vulnerable and promote health.

The week-long workshop is the product of a multi-hazard and multisectoral process that involved the input of strong systems of governance and accountability. Both technical and program management capabilities were applied for stakeholders to drive the process effectively.

Kenya through the Kenya National Public Health Institute [KNPHI] has successfully conducted both the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR).The two are critical tools for the country to develop the NAPHS by providing data and assessing capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health risks under the IHR.

Among those present at the activity were WHO KENYA Emergencies Team Lead Dr Martins Livinus,NAPHS & One Health Senior Technical Advisor Dr Herbert Bakiika,Senior Program Manager in Global Health Security & Infectious Diseases Institute at the Makerere University Dr Abdullah Wailagala,Africa CDC Kenya Epidemiology Lead Rahab Amaza and Country Team Lead for Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP) Dr Kadondi Kasera.

28/08/2025

𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐒 𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Transparent, reliable estimates of National Action Plans for Health Security [NAPHS] cost courtesy of an excel-based application tool are critical to inform discussions about the future of financing for pandemic preparedness and response.

The tool is automatically structured around the International Health Regulations [IHR] and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessments [PHEPA] technical areas/indicators to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation process and easily track implementation status per activity level.

Kenya through its science-based institution;KNPHI that serves as a focal point for the country's public health efforts aims to join countries that have completed NAPHS, which contain national-level plans to address known gaps in health security that involves building resilient health systems capable of preventing, detecting, and responding to threats such as infectious diseases, bioterrorism, and chemical or radiological events.

Africa CDC World Health Organization African Region Amref Health Africa in Kenya The Ministry of Health

28/08/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐍𝐏𝐇𝐈

Development of a unified Kenya NPHI Monitoring Évaluation and Learning [MEL] Framework is currently underway in Nairobi.

Key objective of this tool is to support the country in monitoring its progress in the development and maintenance of the national capacities required by the International Health Regulations (2005).

This document is intended primarily for use by the Government and other stakeholders including but not limited to public health professionals, national IHR focal points, institutions, and partners in rapid detection and response to health emergencies thus contribute to mutual accountability for global public health security.

26/08/2025

𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐒 𝐈𝐈 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Day 2 of the National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS) II organised by the Kenya National Public Health Institute [KNPHI] in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders led by World Health Organization.

The costed NAPHS anchored within the broader national strategic and budget cycles is aimed at building and sustaining the 19 core capacities needed to meet the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, ensuring a country can effectively prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies.

The process includes national priorities using a risk management approach and other key data for health security; it brings sectors together, identifies partners, and allocates resources for health security capacity development.

Emerging and re-emerging threats with pandemic potential continue to challenge fragile health systems hence need to invest in emergency preparedness that's highly cost-effective, protects lives and safeguards livelihoods and communities.

25/08/2025

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The Kenya National Public Health Institute [KNPHI] has convened a 5 day workshop to validate and cost its National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS) II.This forms the basis of health security planning and emergency preparedness which are essential for the effective implementation of International Health Regulations [IHR] 2005.

In attendance are representatives from the Ministry of Health,World Health Organization [WHO] Kenya,Africa CDC, Palladium, AMREF Kenya,Kenya Red Cross Society among others. A fully costed NAPHS, supported by a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, is critical to track progress in implementing IHR, 2005 core capacities, identify gaps, and guide effective resource mobilization.

20/08/2025

𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒 (𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄) 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The KNPHI was honored to take part in the Kenya AWARE study national dissemination meeting, a three-day workshop that brought together experts from the public health, animal health, and environment sectors from both the National and County levels.

The workshop objectives were to:

● Disseminate the Kenya AWARE research findings
● Facilitate stakeholder dialogue on enhancing Advance Warning and Response (AW&R) systems in Kenya
● Develop practical action points including policy advisories for strengthening AW&R systems in Kenya

The AWARE research highlighted positive and negative outliers in AW&R systems for public health emergencies (PHEs), including climate-sensitive diseases and those with epidemic and pandemic potential. The AW&R systems are critical tools for detecting, preventing, and responding to Public Health Events (PHEs).

These systems also form part of the core capacities required under the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR).

The findings and recommendations strengthen the attainment of the public health goals as envisioned in the Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and the journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

As the KNPHI, we remain committed to building resilient, multisectoral systems that protect the health and well-being of all Kenyans. We call on partners, stakeholders, and public health actors to join us in strengthening early warning and response systems - because protecting health is a shared responsibility.

14/08/2025

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐊𝐍𝐏𝐇𝐈 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

On Day 2 of the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) had the privilege of hosting representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) at our booth.

Their visit was an opportunity to showcase our work in strengthening Kenya’s public health security — from enhancing disease surveillance to supporting counties in preparedness and response efforts. We discussed ongoing collaborations and future opportunities to protect the health of all Kenyans.

After recently declaring Kenya to have eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem, the WHO representative was pleased to learn that Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a central focus of KNPHI’s plans and resource allocation.

KNPHI values the continued partnership with WHO and other stakeholders in advancing evidence-based public health interventions that safeguard communities across the country.

14/08/2025

𝐊𝐍𝐏𝐇𝐈 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) is proud to take part in this year’s Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. Our participation highlights the critical role of strong national–county partnerships in advancing public health security.

At our booth, we’re engaging with stakeholders, partners, and the general public to share:

[i] How KNPHI supports all 47 counties in preventing, detecting, and responding to public health threats.

[ii] Ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems through evidence-based policies, joint training, and coordinated emergency response.

[iii] Our commitment to Universal Health Coverage and the One Health approach.

Stronger health security starts with working as one. By uniting national and county efforts, we can protect every community and build a healthier future for all.

The 2025 Devolution Conference focuses on
equity, inclusion, and social justice – for the people and for prosperity.

13/08/2025

Our launch and transition into a Semi Autonomous Government Agency [SAGA] attracted international attention.The article on this event which marked a significant milestone in the journey towards public health security in Kenya got featured on the IANPHI website.It will also be included in the next issue of the INSIDER. 👇

On May 8, 2025, the Government of Kenya launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) in a colorful ceremony that brought together local and regional stakeholders at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre KICC.

13/08/2025

The KNPHI conducts Healthcare workers sensitization on Mpox case management at National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.This process aims to improve their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors key in Emergency Preparedness and Response towards delivery of public health security.