Health CS Duale Backs Laikipia Ebola Isolation Centre Amid Court Challenge

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly defended the establishment of a U.S.-backed Ebola isolation and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base.

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12 Jun 2026

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly defended the establishment of a U.S.-backed Ebola isolation and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base, maintaining that the project is completely lawful and vital for Kenya’s national health security. He urged the High Court to dismiss ongoing petitions challenging the project, stating that the public and legal opponents are misinformed about the facility's nature.