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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

Key facts

  • The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:22:05 UTC.

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