Kenya minister stops construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine facility
Summary
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stopped the building of a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. He made this decision after a court found him in contempt for continuing the work despite an order to stop it.Key Facts
- The quarantine facility is supported by the United States.
- It is located at Laikipia Air Base in Laikipia County, Kenya.
- Construction continued even after a Kenyan court ordered it to stop.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was found in contempt of court for this action.
- Following the court finding, Aden Duale halted the construction.
- The facility aims to help control Ebola outbreaks by isolating cases.
- The story is still developing and more updates may follow.
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