{
  "id": 19487680,
  "title": "Kenya discharges last Ebola patient as 42-day countdown to end outbreak begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kenya-discharges-last-ebola-patient-as-42-day-countdown-to-end",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T10:58:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/kenya-discharges-last-ebola-patient-as-42-day-countdown-to-end-outbreak-begins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenya has discharged its final Ebola patient, signaling the end of the country's battle against the deadly viral disease. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement, stating that the outbreak had been contained without any community transmission. Duale expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful containment efforts, including health workers, government agencies, development partners, and the public. Seven patients had recovered from the disease, while two others had sadly passed away, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nine. The last Ebola case was recorded on October 19, with no new infections reported since then. The country will begin a 42-day countdown on November 12 to officially declare itself Ebola-free, provided no new cases are reported during this period.",
  "summary": "Kenya has discharged its last patient undergoing treatment for Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to contain the outbreak that was first confirmed on October 6, 2026. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Wednesday that the final patient had recovered and been discharged, leaving the country with no [...] The post Kenya discharges last…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, beginning countdown to Ebola-free declaration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kenya-discharges-last-ebola-patient-beginning-countdown-to-ebola-free",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:08:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Standard Kenya",
        "title": "Kenya begins 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kenya-begins-42-day-countdown-to-ebola-free-status",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:16:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kenya discharges last patient, begins countdown to Ebola-free status",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kenya-discharges-last-patient-begins-countdown-to-ebola-free-status",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:59:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kenya begins 42-day countdown towards Ebola-free status after discharging last patient",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kenya-begins-42-day-countdown-towards-ebola-free-status-after",
        "published": "2026-11-11T10:56:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}