Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday the country's first case of imported Ebola from the Congo. A Kenyan national who arrived in the nation on Saturday from Congo via Uganda was isolated and treated at Nairobi Hospital. The individual tested positive for Ebola after exhibiting symptoms of hemorrhagic fever and unfortunately passed away while receiving medical care on Monday. Authorities have placed the region on high alert and are actively monitoring for any potential further cases.
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