Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a patient who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient passed away in a Nairobi hospital shortly after arrival.
Why it matters
This marks a significant public health concern as the region battles one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in history.
Published 11 minutes ago Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a Kenyan citizen who has been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past seven years.
Health Minister Aden Duale said the patient, who fell ill a month ago, and was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo, died days after arriving in Nairobi.
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