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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.

Key facts

  • More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:52 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province

  2. Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death after patient returns from DR Congo

  3. Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

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  5. Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return

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