Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case, Traces 51 Contacts

Kenya has confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen returned from Congo through Uganda. The patient was isolated at a Nairobi hospital after developing symptoms of haemorrhagic fever and later died while receiving treatment. Health authorities have identified 28 close contacts, including relatives and healthcare workers. They are expected to remain under observation for 21 days, while officials trace 23 other passengers who travelled on the same flight from Uganda. The country has been placed on high alert as officials work to prevent further spread. The case is linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, involving the rare Bundibugyo strain.

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