The Ministry of Health today convened a high-level stakeholder consultative meeting in Nairobi to strengthen preparedness and response to the ongoing long rains and flooding affecting parts of the country.
Speaking during the meeting at Afya Annex, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said the Government has activated coordinated emergency health response measures to reduce the impact of floods on communities and safeguard health services.
The PS noted that flooding in several areas has already disrupted health services, displaced populations, damaged infrastructure, and increased the risk of disease outbreaks.
She said the Ministry has developed the Long Rains Flood Contingency Plan 2026, which focuses on key pillars including health sector coordination, disease surveillance and outbreak control, emergency response support, laboratory services, and resource mobilisation.
The meeting brought together representatives from national and county governments, development partners, humanitarian organisations, and health sector stakeholders to review the evolving situation and strengthen coordinated action to protect lives and maintain essential health services during the rainy season.
The Ministry also acknowledged partners including the Kenya Red Cross Society, World Health Organization, and UNDP for their support in developing and supporting the flood preparedness plan.
By Anthony Solly
