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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 8, 2026
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Kenya Intensifies Hantavirus Surveillance Following Global Health Alert

The Ministry said it was closely monitoring the situation after the World Health Organization reported eight confirmed cases, including three deaths, among passengers and crew aboard the vessel as of May 7, 2026. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has intensified hantavirus surveillance following a global health alert triggered by an outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean.
- 8 confirmed cases and 3 deaths have been reported among passengers and crew of the cruise ship as of May 7, 2026.
- Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, assured the public that there are no current cases in Kenya and the risk is low.
- Surveillance has been strengthened at airports and seaports, and health facilities are on alert for symptoms, which typically appear 1 to 8 weeks post-exposure.
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