Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
Summary
Kenya has reported its first Ebola death, involving a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The patient became sick a month ago, traveled to Nairobi, and died shortly after arriving, with tests confirming the Ebola Bundibugyo virus.Key Facts
- The first Ebola case in Kenya is a Kenyan citizen living in DRC for seven years.
- The patient fell ill about a month ago and was treated in hospitals in DRC.
- The patient flew to Nairobi and passed through routine airport health screening.
- Shortly after arrival, the patient was taken to a hospital in Nairobi and died soon after.
- Tests confirmed infection with the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain.
- More than 4,000 people have died from Ebola in DRC this year.
- This outbreak is the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
- Kenyan health officials are closely monitoring the situation.
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