Japan‑funded upgrades boost infection control at Ethiopia‑Kenya border hospital

Moyale Hospital, a key health facility for more than three million people along the Ethiopia‑Kenya border, has received a $42,000 investment from the World Health Organization and the Government of Japan to overhaul its infection prevention and control (IPC) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems. The project repaired water pipelines, rehabilitated two staff toilet blocks, installed new handwashing stations, and upgraded the existing incinerator with a new ash pit for safer waste disposal. A new laundry facility with eight washing compartments now sits near the patient wards, providing caregivers with a clean, dedicated space to wash clothing and bedding. These concrete improvements enable staff to maintain a cleaner environment, reduce healthcare‑associated infections, and strengthen the hospital’s readiness to manage infectious‑disease risks that could cross borders.