Ebola in Kenya: Is the outbreak under control after nine cases confirmed?

Kenya is facing its first Ebola outbreak, with nine confirmed cases linked to the first patient, who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo and died two weeks ago. Four relatives, three health workers and a hospital cleaner have also tested positive. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, while medical unions warn that border and port facilities are understaffed. Health Director-General Patrick Amoth says the other eight patients are improving, and Kenya has strengthened screening for travellers from 10 high-risk countries.