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• International · 2026-10-07

  Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case from Democratic Republic of Congo

  Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus, specifically the Bundibugyo strain, in a man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo and subsequently died. Following the case, Nairobi Hospital has strengthened its infection-control measures, contact tracing procedures, and staff monitoring to prevent further spread. The detection occurs amid an active Ebola outbreak in Congo, which has prompted heightened vigilance across the region.

• International · 2026-10-18

  Kenya confirms four additional Ebola cases as total reaches seven

  Kenya's Ministry of Health announced four new Ebola cases on 17 October, comprising three health workers and a relative of the country's first victim, bringing the national total to seven. All four individuals had developed symptoms whilst in quarantine, and health authorities maintain that community transmission risk remains low.

• International · 2026-10-21

  Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads in region

  Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, Abuja, in a woman who travelled through Uganda. Health authorities have identified 44 contacts for tracing as the virus continues to spread regionally, with Kenya having already recorded nine confirmed infections this month.