No Confirmed Case of Ebola in Kenya - Health Ministry Says, Calls for Vigilance

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Kenya

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The Kenyan Ministry of Health stated that no cases of Ebola have been recorded in the country, despite a confirmed outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Kenyan authorities urged the public to remain vigilant, maintain proper hygiene, and avoid contact with bodily fluids of sick individuals. The government has also activated enhanced response measures, including the formation of a National Ebola Preparedness Team.

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