WHO: Kenya acted promptly after first Ebola case
The World Health Organization has praised Kenya for its rapid response to the country's first confirmed Ebola case. The patient, who contracted the virus in the DRC, was isolated immediately upon arrival in Nairobi.
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Effective containment of Ebola is critical for preventing regional outbreaks and maintaining public health security in East Africa.
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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus / Screengrab
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Kenya for its prompt response to the country’s first reported Ebola case.
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said the patient, a Kenyan citizen, fell ill in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where he received treatment at several health facilities before travelling to Kenya through Uganda.
Tedros said the patient travelled to Nairobi via Kampala and was taken to hospital immediately after arriving in the Kenyan capital, where he was isolated and later confirmed to have Ebola.
“He received care but died on Monday this week,” Tedros said.
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