Embu County has recorded four confirmed cases of Mpox since the first infection was detected on May 30, 2026.

The Embu County Executive Committee Member for Health, Jamal Runyenje, announced efforts by the County to contain the spread.

Speaking during the ongoing Daktari Mashinani medical outreach at Kairuri Dispensary in Manyatta Constituency on Thursday 11, June 2026, Runyenje said authorities have intensified contact tracing efforts to track and monitor people who may have interacted with the infected individuals.

According to Runyenje, all confirmed patients have been isolated in designated facilities across the county and are responding positively to treatment while under close observation by medical personnel.

Steps taken by the Embu County

To curb further transmission, the County government has enhanced disease surveillance, strengthened screening services at health facilities, activated rapid response teams, and launched public awareness campaigns.

Runyenje noted that health officers have been deployed throughout the county to educate residents on Mpox, identify suspected cases, and encourage those experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.

He assured residents that the county’s health system remains fully prepared to handle any additional cases, stressing that collaboration between the public and healthcare workers is essential in controlling the spread of the disease.

The health official further advised residents to observe proper hygiene practices, avoid close contact with individuals showing signs of infection, and cooperate with health officials conducting contact tracing exercises.

At the same time, Runyenje dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the county government intends to establish an Ebola quarantine facility, terming the information as misleading and untrue.