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Ebola: Kenyans urged to stop public gatherings, handshakes and hugs

Kenyans have been urged to avoid large public gatherings, handshakes and hugs as the country steps up measures to contain its first confirmed imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on the night of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the […]

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Kenya: Ebola Contact Tracing - Jambojet, Health Officials Seek Flight Jm8523 Passengers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jambojet has said it is working with the Ministry of Health and Port Health Services to trace passengers and crew who travelled on flight JM8523 from Entebbe to Nairobi, after…

  • Jambojet collaborating with health officials for Ebola contact tracing.
  • 28 contacts identified, including family members and healthcare workers.
  • Bundibugyo strain of Ebola causing the first imported case in Kenya.

·allafrica.com

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