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Health Surveillance

Protecting wildlife health through comprehensive surveillance, disease monitoring, and rapid response systems. Our health programs ensure early detection and effective management of wildlife health threats across Kenya.

Wildlife Health Status Overview

Real-time monitoring of wildlife health indicators across Kenya's protected areas, enabling rapid response to emerging health threats and disease outbreaks.

92%

Population Health Score

Good Overall Health
3

Active Disease Alerts

Under Monitoring
45

Protected Areas Covered

Full Coverage
24/7

Emergency Response

Always Ready
Active

Wildlife Disease Surveillance Network

KWS Veterinary Unit

Comprehensive disease surveillance across all protected areas, monitoring for emerging diseases and maintaining early warning systems.

45
Areas Covered
25
Species Monitored
2,400
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Anthrax outbreak monitoring in Samburu
  • Respiratory syndrome in Maasai Mara lions
Recent Interventions:
  • Vaccination program for vulnerable populations
  • Quarantine protocols for affected areas
Coverage: 45 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians
Active

Marine Wildlife Health Program

KMFRI & KWS Marine

Specialized health monitoring for marine species including sea turtles, dolphins, and coral reef ecosystems.

10
Areas Covered
18
Species Monitored
850
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Turtle fibropapillomatosis cases increasing
  • Coral bleaching stress monitoring
Recent Interventions:
  • Sea turtle rehabilitation center operations
  • Water quality improvement measures
Coverage: 10 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians
Research

Human-Wildlife Disease Interface Study

ILRI & University of Nairobi

Research program studying disease transmission between wildlife, livestock, and human populations at interface zones.

12
Areas Covered
20
Species Monitored
1,600
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Rift Valley fever surveillance in pastoral areas
  • Avian influenza monitoring in waterbirds
Recent Interventions:
  • Community education on zoonotic diseases
  • Livestock vaccination campaigns
Coverage: 12 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians
Active

Primate Health Monitoring Initiative

Institute of Primate Research

Specialized health surveillance for Kenya's primate populations, focusing on endangered species and human-primate conflict zones.

8
Areas Covered
12
Species Monitored
650
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Respiratory infections in colobus populations
  • Parasite load increases in degraded habitats
Recent Interventions:
  • Habitat restoration to reduce disease pressure
  • Translocation health screenings
Coverage: 8 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians
Active

Rhino Health Management Program

KWS Rhino Program

Intensive health monitoring and management for Kenya's critically endangered rhino populations.

15
Areas Covered
2
Species Monitored
450
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Routine health assessments ongoing
  • No current disease threats detected
Recent Interventions:
  • Annual health check-ups and deworming
  • Genetic diversity health assessments
Coverage: 15 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians
Monitoring

Wildlife Poisoning Response Unit

KWS & Conservation Partners

Rapid response unit for wildlife poisoning incidents, including forensic analysis and emergency treatment protocols.

30
Areas Covered
35
Species Monitored
300
Samples/Year
Current Alerts:
  • Suspected poisoning cases in Laikipia
  • Forensic investigations ongoing
Recent Interventions:
  • Emergency treatment protocols deployed
  • Community awareness campaigns
Coverage: 30 Protected Areas
Veterinarians Field Rangers Lab Technicians

Emergency Response Capability

24/7 emergency response system for wildlife health crises, with rapid deployment teams and state-of-the-art veterinary equipment ready to respond anywhere in Kenya.

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< 2 Hours

Emergency Response Time

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15

Specialist Veterinarians

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8

Mobile Treatment Units

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3

Diagnostic Laboratories

Active Vaccination Programs

Rabies Prevention Program
85% of target populations vaccinated
Anthrax Prevention
72% of vulnerable areas covered
Foot-and-Mouth Disease
90% of livestock at wildlife interface
Wildlife Capture Protocols
78% of planned captures completed