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Ebola outbreak spreads from DRC to Kenya

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The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the deadliest in the nation’s history. As of October 6, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the virus has expanded across 64 health zones in seven provinces, with 8,728 confirmed cases and 4,205 deaths. Ituri remains the most heavily affected province, while North Kivu continues to see a growing share of new ~~infections.~~ infections, including recent reports from the Alimbongo health zone. On October 5, 2026, the outbreak crossed international borders into Kenya. Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed the country’s first case and subsequent death of a 40-year-old Kenyan national in Nairobi. The patient, who had lived in the DRC for seven years, traveled via road to Kampala, Uganda, before flying to Nairobi on October 3. Despite undergoing airport health screenings, the individual passed through undetected. After exhibiting symptoms such as fever, chills, and subcutaneous bleeding, the patient died on October 5 despite receiving supportive treatment at Nairobi Hospital. By October 8, 2026, Kenyan authorities had expanded quarantine measures to include 66 individuals, comprising relatives of the deceased and healthcare workers from Nairobi Hospital. ~~Healthcare workers have expressed concerns regarding the safety of being quarantined in the same hospital wing where the patient was treated.~~ To bolster preparedness, China has provided a KSh259 million grant to Kenya, and India has donated 6,000 personal protective equipment kits. Intensive contact tracing continues for passengers and crew from a Jambojet flight traveling from Entebbe to ~~Nairobi.~~ Nairobi, alongside broader efforts in Kenya and Uganda to mitigate cross-border transmission.

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