Preventing Malaria Epidemics Associated with El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole

Description

Session Focus: Understanding the potential implications of the forecasted El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in late 2026 for malaria transmission in Kenya, with a focus on the highlands, and the national and county-level preparations that are underway.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Kibor Keitany
   Head of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), Ministry of Health
   National Malaria Control Program


2. Dr. Joel Gondi
   Director, Primary Health, Ministry of Health
   Ministry of Health


3. Dr. James Otieno,
   National Professional Officer, Malaria Epidemics & Focal Point-Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization
   WHO


4. Mr. Simon Cheptot
   County Director of Meteorological Services, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties
   Kenya Metererological Dept


5. Dr. Abubakar Badawy
   EPR Technical Lead, Kenya National Malaria Control Program (NMCP)
   Kenya National Malaria Control Program


6. Miss Edith Ramaita
   Program Officer, Entomology
   National Malaria Control Program


7. Mr. Moses Wambusi
   Bungoma County Malaria Coordinator
   Bungoma County Malaria Coordinator