Kenyan opposition to Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens grows
Summary
Kenya’s High Court has extended a suspension on a deal with the United States to create an Ebola quarantine center for Americans suspected of infection. This decision comes after protests against the center, which have led to two deaths, and also bans moving patients from other countries to Kenya.Key Facts
- Kenya and the U.S. signed an agreement to build an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens.
- The Kenyan High Court has put the plan on hold by extending a suspension order.
- Protests against the quarantine center have taken place in Kenya.
- Two people died during the protests.
- The court banned bringing Ebola patients from third countries into Kenya.
- The Ebola quarantine center is meant to isolate suspected cases to prevent the disease's spread.
- Kenyan officials, including the president, have defended the quarantine center despite opposition.
- The issue has drawn attention from international news agencies like France 24.
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