In brief
Kenya’s first Ebola outbreak now has two confirmed deaths, the latest being a 65‑year‑old woman who fell ill while in quarantine. Only seven other patients are infected, all linked to the same cluster, and authorities say there is no community spread. The country has stepped up travel screening and asked citizens to report symptoms early. The UK and US warn travelers to avoid Kenya, while neighboring countries stay on alert.
Kenya’s Ebola outbreak grows, with a 65‑year‑old woman becoming the country’s second death.
The Kenyan Health Ministry said the woman, a close relative of the first victim who came from the Democratic Republic of Congo, died after being isolated. Seven other patients – relatives, health workers and a cleaner – are still being treated at two isolation centres.
All cases belong to one cluster and officials confirm there is no evidence of community spread. Authorities are on high alert and no further cases have been reported outside this group.
The U.S. has warned its citizens not to travel to Kenya, and neighboring countries like Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia have stepped up health checks. Kenya has lifted travel restrictions for several high‑risk nations and is now screening passengers on digital forms at airports.
The disease spreads through contact with infected fluids and can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea and bleeding. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain circulating here, though vaccine trials are underway.
Healthcare workers and relatives are urged to report any symptoms immediately and seek care at a hospital—early treatment improves survival.
