Kenya turns to Covid antiviral drug in Ebola response

Author: Linet OwokoPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenya turns to Covid antiviral drug in Ebola response

Kenya is preparing to administer remdesivir, a Covid-19 antiviral, to Ebola patients under a compassionate-use programme. Doctors are investigating whether the drug can help patients recover from infection with the rare Bundibugyo strain. No vaccines or treatments are approved for this strain.

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