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About Kenya National Public Health Institute

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) is a central coordinating SAGA under the Ministry of Health, dedicated to strengthening Kenya’s public health systems through disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and rapid response. It plays a critical role in detecting and mitigating public health threats, including infectious disease outbreaks, biological and chemical threat, antimicrobial resistance, and other health emergencies. KNPHI collaborates with county, national, regional and international partners to enhance research, laboratory capacity, and data-driven decision-making. Through workforce training, policy development, and integrated health security strategies, KNPHI aims to build a resilient public health system that safeguards the well-being of all 47 counties in Kenya.