Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak

Premium Times Nigeria | 06-10-2026 09:52pm |

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The patient died on the night of 5 October despite supportive care and was buried on Tuesday in accordance with Kenya’s Ebola safe and dignified burial protocol. Health authorities are likely monitoring the situation to prevent further spread.

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