In brief
Kenya’s health ministry confirmed a second Ebola case on Thursday, a 39‑year‑old man who was a close relative of the first victim and who fell ill while already in quarantine. The new case is linked to the earlier death on 5 October and, according to officials, has not sparked community transmission. Health authorities report that the patient’s close contacts have been identified and isolated, and that Kenya remains open to travel and trade. The outbreak continues to be monitored closely amid growing concerns over cross‑border movement from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kenya reports a second Ebola case. The health ministry announced on Thursday that a 39‑year‑old man, a relative of the first victim, fell ill while already in quarantine.
The first death, a 40‑year‑old Kenyan, occurred on 5 October after travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo, passing through Uganda. He was admitted to a Nairobi hospital, where he was diagnosed with Ebola, and his relatives had brought him back from the airport.
Since the initial case, officials have traced 128 contacts and, as of Tuesday, 113 have been located. Of those, 108 are now in quarantine and 15 remain under investigation.
The government stresses that both cases are linked and that there has been no evidence of wider community spread. It also cautions the public to remain calm but vigilant, noting that the incubation period can be from two to 21 days.
Kenya continues to welcome travellers and maintains that there are no travel, trade or public‑gathering restrictions in place. Authorities urge anyone experiencing fever, unusual tiredness, muscle pains, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding to seek medical care promptly.
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