The Ministry of Health has deployed the UHAI Travellers App at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to strengthen the screening and monitoring of passengers arriving from Ebola high-risk countries, reinforcing Kenya’s preparedness against cross-border public health threats.
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni on Thursday, July 30, 2026, inspected the operations of Port Health Services at the airport to assess the performance of the digital platform and the effectiveness of health screening procedures.
The inspection focused on the utilization of the UHAI Travellers App, the preparedness of Port Health personnel to detect and respond promptly to potential public health threats, and the integration of digital technologies into disease surveillance at Kenya’s main point of entry.
The PS noted that the deployment of the UHAI Travellers App is enhancing real-time surveillance, supporting timely public health interventions, and strengthening the country’s capacity to prevent the importation and spread of Ebola and other infectious diseases through international travel.
Additionally, she reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to investing in digital health innovations and robust surveillance systems to safeguard the health and safety of all Kenyans.
