Kenyans protest planned US Ebola quarantine facility
Summary
Hundreds of people protested in Nanyuki, Kenya, against a planned US Ebola quarantine center at a military base that would house US citizens exposed to the virus. Kenya’s High Court suspended the plan after concerns about public health risks and lack of transparency were raised.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak has killed over 200 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- Kenya has reported no Ebola cases so far.
- The planned quarantine facility would have 50 beds for US nationals exposed to Ebola but who show no symptoms.
- Kenya’s High Court paused the plan after a lawsuit citing risks to public health and poor transparency.
- The US government plans to invest $13.5 million to help Kenya prepare for Ebola.
- Kenya’s Health Minister said the facility would serve everyone, not just US citizens.
- Residents worry the facility could spread the virus in their small town where many live and go to school near the base.
- Despite the court order, US military flights continued operations near the base as preparations went on.
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