Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
The patient arrived in Kenya over the weekend from the Democratic Republic of Congo before testing positive for the virus. Health authorities are on high alert and monitoring for more cases.
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, according to health authorities. The deceased was a Kenyan citizen who had previously lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and returned to Kenya via Uganda. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the fatality on Tuesday, noting that the patient displayed symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, and bleeding under the skin.
The individual was admitted to the DRC for treatment before traveling to Uganda and then to Nairobi. Duale emphasized that 28 people who had contact with the deceased, including relatives and healthcare workers, have been placed in quarantine, while 23 passengers and four crew members of the flight from Uganda are under investigation.
He reassured the public that all necessary measures are in place to prevent further spread of the disease.
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