Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola – a Kenyan citizen who has been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past seven years. Health Minister Aden Duale said the patient, who fell ill a month ago and was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo, died days after arriving in Nairobi. […]
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola, marking a concerning development in an outbreak that has affected more than 4,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Health Minister Aden Duale revealed that the deceased, a Kenyan citizen who had lived in DR Congo for seven years, passed away after arriving in Nairobi.
The patient, who fell ill a month ago, was initially screened at Nairobi's main airport before being transferred to a hospital. Over 28 contacts have been identified, and health authorities are tracing additional passengers and crew members on the same flight. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared DR Congo Ebola-free in August, but the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species, a rare strain with no known vaccine or treatment.
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