In 2021 and 2022, Kenya faced multiple outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, including Dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to high rates of infectious disease transmission. The emergence and re-emergence of viral infections in Kenya emphasizes the need to build the capacity of the country’s healthcare system.
In this case study, Escobar discusses the challenges leading to the vulnerability of Kenya’s population, including inadequate diagnostic resources, limited healthcare access, economic strain, and insufficient public communications. Escobar underscores how Kenya’s continuous vector-borne disease outbreaks point to the critical need for robust public health preparedness and response strategies.