Kenya reports first Ebola death after traveler from Congo via Uganda dies in Nairobi

Kenya has not experienced an Ebola outbreak following the confirmation of its first imported case, according to Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni. The government is focused on tracing and managing the contacts of the patient to prevent further transmission. Currently, 57 contacts have been identified, with 10 placed in quarantine at Nairobi's National Police Service Hospital.

The patient, who flew in from the Democratic Republic of Congo, passed away on October 6. All health officers across the country have been activated, and surveillance has been heightened at 15 entry points. The Ministry of Health has designated five facilities to isolate and manage suspected and confirmed Ebola cases, with Nairobi Hospital having the largest capacity.

Travellers have been urged to provide accurate health declarations and seek medical attention promptly if they experience symptoms.