Ebola Virus: Nairobi among 25 counties marked as high risk
Kenyan health authorities have designated 25 counties as high-risk for Ebola, implementing enhanced screening at border points and airports. While no cases have been reported, the government is considering a 21-day quarantine for travelers from high-risk countries.
Why it matters
Proactive surveillance and travel restrictions are critical for preventing the cross-border spread of highly infectious viral diseases in East Africa.
June 02, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health workers wearing protective equipment disinfect the isolation area for Ebola patients at the General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu in DRC, on May 23, 2026.
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