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PS Bitok: More immigration officers to be deployed to combat Mpox

Immigration PS Julius Bitok. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The Ministry of Interior has announced plans to deploy additional immigration officers to border points nationwide to help contain the spread of Mpox.

Speaking at the graduation of over 300 newly recruited officers, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stressed the importance of collaboration between the new officers, the Ministry of Health, and other relevant agencies to ensure rigorous screening of travelers for the virus.

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