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Kenya's Ministry of Health confirmed four new Ebola cases on 17 October, bringing the total to seven: a close relative of the first patient and three health workers who treated him, all already in quarantine; the ministry says there is no sign of community spread.
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The woman, a close relative of the first two patients, tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease; 127 of 130 contacts are in quarantine, the Ministry of Health said on 16 October 2026.
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A 39-year-old man already in quarantine has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease, bringing Kenya's total to two confirmed cases and one death, The Standard reported on 14 October 2026.
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Kenya has had no new Ebola case since 6 October, and 108 of 122 listed contacts are in quarantine, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said on 11 October, People Daily reported.
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On 7 October 2026, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni announced that travellers from 10 African countries will be processed through Gate 16 at JKIA, Capital FM reported. The Health Ministry puts Ebola contacts at 57.
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