The United States Military is rapidly setting up a $50$-bed quarantine facility in central Kenya within one week to house Americans exposed to Ebola. This directive follows the rapid spread of the virus in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

• A 50-bed field hospital is being prepared, with potential to expand to 250 beds.
• The facility is a coordinated effort involving the U.S. departments of State, Health and Human Services, and Defense.
• The choice of Kenya is due to its strategic location for faster patient transport from the DRC.

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has stated that any agreements with foreign nations concerning the handling of individuals exposed to Ebola must adhere strictly to Kenyan law and public health regulations.

• The statement comes in response to reports that the United States might consider sending Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya for observation or treatment.
• Key individuals involved are Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and potentially the United States government.
• The Kenyan government emphasized that its health and immigration protocols will not be bypassed, reaffirming its commitment to public health security.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly rejected a reported proposal to establish an Ebola treatment centre in Kenya for patients from other countries.

• The LSK is urging the government to decline the move and instead tighten measures to prevent the virus from entering the country.
• LSK President Charles Kanjama stated that hosting such a facility would expose Kenya to unnecessary health risks, suggesting treatment centres be located closer to outbreak epicentres like Eastern Congo or Western Uganda.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale assured that any agreement involving Ebola-exposed individuals must strictly comply with Kenyan law and public health regulations, emphasizing the inviolability of the nation's sovereignty and safety protocols.

The Katiba Institute has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, challenging the proposed establishment of Ebola quarantine and treatment facilities for US nationals exposed to the virus.

• The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, May 28.
• Key respondents include the Attorney-General, Dorcas Oduor, and the Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale.
• The Katiba Institute argues the plan poses significant constitutional and public health risks without adequate safeguards.