Recent global health crises have highlighted the vulnerabilities of African health systems in responding to epidemics. A qualitative analysis of Kenyan government responses to recent outbreaks was conducted using interviews with key stakeholders and document review. Findings reveal that a coordinated intersectoral approach involving the Ministry of Health, National AIDS Control Council, and local communities significantly improved epidemic response effectiveness by reducing transmission rates by 20% over six months. The findings underscore the importance of integrating multiple sectors in health systems for effective epidemic response and suggest a model that can be replicated across Africa. Policymakers should prioritise strengthening intersectoral collaboration, enhancing surveillance networks, and investing in community engagement programmes to build resilient health systems.
Kisii Kibeti (Sun,) studied this question.
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