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  "id": 12591926,
  "title": "Ebola in Kenya: Govt unveils fresh measures as taskforce meets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ebola-in-kenya-govt-unveils-fresh-measures-as-taskforce-meets",
  "topic": "health",
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  "published": "2026-10-07T09:01:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
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    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ebola-in-kenya-govt-unveils-fresh-measures-as-taskforce-meets"
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  "summary": "The government has intensified its response to Ebola Virus Disease following confirmation of Kenya’s first imported case, with authorities stepping up efforts to prevent further transmission of the virus. The National Ebola Virus Disease Taskforce convened at Afya House on Wednesday, October 7, to coordinate the national response and review additional measures required to contain […]",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kenya reports first Ebola death after traveler from Congo via Uganda dies in Nairobi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/kenya-reports-first-ebola-death-after-traveler-from-congo-via-uganda",
        "published": "2026-10-07T09:21:15.000Z"
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