ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya National Public Health Institute Order
5. Functions of the Institute
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Functions of the Institute
The functions of the Institute shall be to—(a)establish mechanisms to facilitate quick detection of outbreaks and emergencies;(b)build appropriate response capacity to outbreaks and emergencies at the national, county, sub-county and community levels;(c)facilitate appropriate laboratory capacity to detect and confirm conditions of concern for each level of the public health system;(d)establish Emergency Operation Centres to coordinate information and resources for emergency response;(e)manage critical public health functions during non emergency times;(f)conduct surveillance for priority conditions through data collection, analyses, interpretation and monitoring the implementation of public health policies and recommendations;(g)develop and disseminate key messages to the public in response to public health events;(h)conduct vulnerability and risk assessment, and mitigate various health-threatening issues in collaboration with non health entities including Ministries responsible for matters relating to environmental health, animal health, and trade; academic institutions and non-governmental organizations;(i)facilitate capacity building for the public health professionals through the identification of capacity gaps and the development of relevant training programs, in collaboration with universities and other training institutions;(j)conduct monitoring and evaluation projects and research to identify ways to improve the public health system, including emergency response and surveillance, and to prevent public health problems from occurring including by conducting research as part of an outbreak investigation;(k)identify the highest priority public health research questions and ensure these are addressed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and internal and external partners;(l)ensure research results are used to inform policy development, program decisions, resource prioritization and service delivery;(m)support operational research on new research methodology and use of innovative technologies for improving public health; and(n)such other functions as the Board, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, may determine.