Erick Njenga

Dr. Erick Njenga is the chairperson of the Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP), a prominent organization advocating for the interests of healthcare professionals in Kenya. He has recently been in the news for his outspoken opposition to the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County, expressing concerns about the significant biosecurity risks it poses to the Kenyan population. Dr. Njenga has criticized the government's decision-making process as lacking transparency and has called for the inclusion of infectious disease specialists in discussions regarding public health initiatives. His advocacy emphasizes prioritizing national health security over international obligations, especially in light of past outbreaks that have severely impacted African nations.