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Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

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What happened

Health Minister Aden Duale said 28 contacts have been identified and placed in isolation, as Kenya becomes the fourth country to record a case in the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history…

Key facts

  • Health Minister Aden Duale said 28 contacts have been identified and placed in isolation, as Kenya becomes the fourth country to record a case in the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:54:29 UTC.

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

  2. Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola case

  3. Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

  4. Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

  5. Carlos Alcaraz becomes first player since Pete Sampras to retain Japan Open

  6. Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack

  7. Kenya records first Ebola case from Congo outbreak that has killed thousands

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