Ebola: Kenya’s president defends US site amid protests

Author: Natalie MullerPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Kenya

HealthWorld / International

Ebola: Kenya’s president defends US site amid protests

Kenya's president defended a US Ebola treatment site as protesters marched toward Laikipia Air Base chanting slogans. The article reports on tensions surrounding the US presence in the fight against Ebola.

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