Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion has urged Kenya not to lower its guard against Ebola despite the country remaining free from confirmed cases. He warned that increasing global movement and unpredictable disease outbreaks continue to pose a serious threat, making preparedness and early detection crucial.
Highlights
- Wilson Sossion said Kenya remains vulnerable to future Ebola outbreaks.
- He defended testing at airports and border points.
- Sossion stressed the need for immediate isolation of infected individuals.
- He warned against complacency due to Kenya’s current Ebola-free status.
- Concerns were raised over global mobility and emerging disease patterns.
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Sossion Calls for Continued Vigilance
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Wilson Sossion has cautioned that Kenya must remain prepared for possible Ebola outbreaks despite recording no confirmed cases so far.
Speaking during an interview on a local station on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Sossion emphasized that disease surveillance and screening measures remain important in protecting the country from potential infections.
Importance of Border Screening
Sossion defended the continued testing of travelers at airports and border entry points, saying such measures help authorities identify suspected cases early and prevent further spread.
According to him, screening systems are designed to ensure individuals showing symptoms are quickly isolated and monitored before infections can spread within communities.
“Why do you conduct tests at entry points, whether at an airport or a border? It is so that you identify people affected and isolate them,” he stated.
Kenya Urged Not To Relax
Sossion warned that Kenya’s Ebola-free status should not create a false sense of security, noting that modern travel and cross-border movement make countries increasingly vulnerable to infectious diseases.
He maintained that strengthening preparedness systems, improving response strategies, and maintaining public awareness are necessary steps in safeguarding the country against future outbreaks.
Health concerns across the region have continued to place pressure on governments to remain proactive and ready for emergencies linked to contagious diseases.
Even without a confirmed Ebola case, experts believe preparedness today could determine how safely the country handles any future health threat.
