Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya’s Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Summary
Hundreds of young people in Nanyuki, Kenya, protested against setting up an Ebola quarantine center for U.S. citizens at Laikipia Air Base. Kenya’s High Court suspended the opening of the center and the arrival of foreign patients while a legal case is considered.Key Facts
- The Ebola quarantine center is planned at Laikipia Air Base in central Kenya.
- The facility is meant for Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad.
- Kenya’s High Court paused the quarantine center’s setup and receiving foreign patients.
- The case was filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog because of concerns about Kenya’s weak health system.
- The U.S. plans to open the center with 50 quarantine beds by Friday.
- Protesters marched to the air base gates chanting against Ebola.
- Kenya’s Health Minister said the center will serve everyone, not just U.S. citizens.
- The U.S. government will provide $13.5 million to help Kenya prepare for Ebola.
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