Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

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What happened

In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda.

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Key facts

  • In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:28:01 UTC.

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